Movie·1984·88 min

Stop Making Sense

Name: Stop Making Sense
Genre: Documentary, Music
Released: 1984-10-19
Duration: 88 min
Rating: 8.3
Cast: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, Ednah Holt

Stop Making Sense is available in the US to rent or buy on Amazon Video and 4 more apps, and is not on a subscription app right now, as of October 5, 2026.

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8.3 / 10 · TMDB

Documentary Music

A concert film documenting Talking Heads at the height of their popularity, on tour for their 1983 album "Speaking in Tongues." The band takes the stage one by one and is joined by a cadre of guest musicians for a career-spanning and cinematic performance that features creative choreography and visuals.

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