U2 Rattle and Hum

PG-13

Released Jan 1, 1988

1h 39m

Documentary

List

62%

Tomatometer

13 Reviews

86%

Audience Score

500+ Ratings

In 1987, legendary Irish rock group U2 -- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. -- embark on the North American leg of the concert tour for their acclaimed album, "The Joshua Tree." The band visits historic sites of musical importance -- including Elvis Presley's Graceland and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn. -- and spend time in the recording studio working on covers of classic rock tunes and new songs with guests like blues guitarist B.B. King and a gospel choir.

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John Swenson

United Press International

With some hard-hearted editing this might have ended up being one of the finest concert films ever, but as a feature film Rattle and Hum ends up a failure.

Oct 9, 2016

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Michael A. Smith

Nolan's Pop Culture Review

Among the best concert films ever.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 14, 2006

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Rated: 2/5

Aug 8, 2005

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Dan Lybarger

Nitrate Online

Nicely shot if not terribly innovative concert film.

Rated: 4/5

Dec 14, 2004

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Ryan Cracknell

Movie Views

Rated: 3/5

Jan 30, 2004

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Collin Souter

eFilmCritic.com

R&H exists as it does simply because U2 had “planned” too much ahead of time, the antithesis of spontaneity and the killjoy of documentary filmmaking.

Rated: 2.5

Jan 24, 2004

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Audience Member

Amazing concert footage from the best live band on the planet

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/25/24

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Gage Y

Great look into the four Irish lads who made themselves into one of the greatest bands of all-time. 5/5

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

09/25/23

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Audience Member

The fact that there is 20 points between the Critics and Audience score is proof of the idiots they are. If you love U2 This is an incredible film putting you there.,.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/08/23

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Audience Member

A bit preachy and featuring a self-absorbed U2, this is still a more than worthy look at the Irish group at the end of their '80's era. The music is worth the price of admission.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/25/23

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william s

Love U2 but there overrated live act shows in this average at best concert doc.

Rated 2 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

People are right about Bono. He was a prick back then too. In fact the whole band seemed a bit sheepish in the interview parts. Expected more maturity at that stage in the career of U2

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

01/28/23

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Phil Joanou

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Bono

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The Edge

Self

Adam Clayton

Self

Larry Mullen Jr.

Self

B.B. King

Self

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Synopsis

In 1987, legendary Irish rock group U2 -- Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. -- embark on the North American leg of the concert tour for their acclaimed album, "The Joshua Tree." The band visits historic sites of musical importance -- including Elvis Presley's Graceland and Sun Studio in Memphis, Tenn. -- and spend time in the recording studio working on covers of classic rock tunes and new songs with guests like blues guitarist B.B. King and a gospel choir.

Director: Phil Joanou
Producer: Michael Hamlyn
Production Co: Paramount Pictures, Midnight Films
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Jan 1, 1988, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 13, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $8.6M
Runtime: 1h 39m
Sound Mix: Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby A, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)