U2: Rattle and Hum

U2: Rattle and Hum (1988) – DVD

Experience U2 on stage and behind the scenes at the height of their breakthrough success. Directed by Phil Joanou, Rattle and Hum is an electrifying blend of live concert footage, candid interviews, musical discovery and a revealing look at one of rock music's most influential bands.

Documentary Synopsis

Following the extraordinary success of The Joshua Tree, Irish rock band U2 takes its music across North America during the group's 1987 tour. The cameras follow Bono, The Edge, Adam Clayton and Larry Mullen Jr. from roaring stadium performances to intimate backstage moments as the band explores the American musical traditions that shaped its sound. Along the way, U2 visits historic sites including Graceland and Sun Studio in Memphis, records and performs with legendary blues musician B.B. King, and joins a gospel choir for a powerful rendition of “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For.” Combining dramatic black-and-white concert sequences with vivid color footage, the film captures the passion, energy and ambition of U2 at a defining moment in its career.

Featured Performers & Appearances

• Bono – Lead vocals / himself
• The Edge – Guitar, keyboards and vocals / himself
• Adam Clayton – Bass guitar / himself
• Larry Mullen Jr. – Drums / himself
• B.B. King – Guest blues guitarist and vocalist / himself
• New Voices of Freedom – Gospel choir / themselves
• Sterling Magee and Adam Gussow – Street musicians / themselves

Musical Highlights

Features performances and music associated with the film, including “Where the Streets Have No Name,” “I Still Haven't Found What I'm Looking For,” “With or Without You,” “Sunday Bloody Sunday,” “Pride (In the Name of Love),” “Desire,” “Angel of Harlem” and “When Love Comes to Town,” featuring B.B. King.

DVD Details

Original Release: 1988

Rating: PG-13

Running Time: Approximately 98–99 minutes

Studio: Paramount Pictures / Paramount Home Entertainment

Format: DVD

Presentation: Widescreen, featuring both black-and-white and color photography

Condition: Used

This is the U2 concert documentary film on DVD, not the separately released Rattle and Hum audio album.