U2 - From the Sky Down (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.5

Released in 2011, U2 - From the Sky Down is a music and documentary film directed by Davis Guggenheim, running about 86 minutes. “The story of the making of U2's Achtung Baby” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This documentary film is about the making of U2's Achtung Baby. In 2011, U2 returned to Hansa Studios in Berlin to discuss the making of Achtung Baby. This film is directed by Davis Guggenheim. Screened in the UK as part of the BBC's Imagine series, this film was the first ever documentary to open the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival. Included is bonus footage of "So Cruel," "Love is Blindness," and "The Fly" shot in May 2010 during the band's visit to Hansa Studios to mark the 20th anniversary of Achtung Baby. Also included is a Q&A with Bono, The Edge, and Davis Guggenheim filmed at the Toronto International Film Festival in September 2011.
Who’s in it. U2 - From the Sky Down stars The Edge as Self, Adam Clayton as Himself, Larry Mullen Jr. as Self and Bono as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, U2 - From the Sky Down has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch U2 - From the Sky Down page.
If you liked it. Fans of U2 - From the Sky Down tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book and The Legend of 1900.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch U2 - From the Sky Down (2011)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for U2 - From the Sky Down change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is U2 - From the Sky Down worth watching?
- U2 - From the Sky Down holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy music and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in U2 - From the Sky Down?
- U2 - From the Sky Down stars The Edge, Adam Clayton, Larry Mullen Jr., Bono and Brian Eno.
- When was U2 - From the Sky Down released?
- U2 - From the Sky Down was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.
