Where to watch Stop Making Sense(1984)

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

Movie · 1984 · 1h 28m · Documentary, Music

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Stop Making Sense plot summary

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

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.

Details

Release date: October 19, 1984
Runtime: 1h 28m
Genres: Documentary, Music
Directed by: Jonathan Demme
Country: United States
TMDB rating: 8.3 / 10 · 398 votes

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Cast

David ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
Chris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
Jerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
Lynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion
Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards

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In the United States, Stop Making Sense isn't included with any subscription, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.