

Stop Making Sense (1984)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Stop Making Sense
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | JustWatch TV Plus | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Australia | Foxtel Now, Stan, DocPlay | Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | DocPlay | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
| France | — | Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video | Rakuten TV, Canal VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Filmin | Rakuten TV | Rakuten TV |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| Netherlands | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, meJane, Eye Film Player | Apple TV, Amazon Video, meJane |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Stop Making Sense in 17 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Stop Making Sense about?
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. Stop Making Sense is a Documentary, Music movie, released on 1984-10-19, runtime 88 minutes.
Is Stop Making Sense worth watching?
TMDB users rate Stop Making Sense 8.4 out of 10 from 403 ratings. It is widely liked by viewers.
Where can I watch Stop Making Sense?
In the United States, Stop Making Sense streams on JustWatch TV Plus and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Jonathan Demme
Cast
- David Byrne as Self - Vocals, Guitar
- Chris Frantz as Self - Drums, Vocals
- Jerry Harrison as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
- Tina Weymouth as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
- Ednah Holt as Self - Backing Vocals
- Lynn Mabry as Self - Backing Vocals
- Steven Scales as Self - Percussion
- Alex Weir as Self - Guitar, Vocals
- Bernie Worrell as Self - Keyboards
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Sources
Details and the 8.4/10 rating from Stop Making Sense on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.