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Stop Making Sense

Stop Making Sense

Documentary • 1984 • 1 hr 28 min
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8.1
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8.7

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.

Starring

David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, Ednah Holt

Directed By

Jonathan Demme

Written By

Jonathan Demme

Attributes

SimpleFastLightWatch With Friends

Genre

DocumentaryMusic

Release Date

October 19, 1984

User Reviews

Joshua🥚🥚🥚😎
Joshua🥚🥚🥚😎
Before watching this I did not think I would be bouncing off the walls like they were, their energy and quirkiness is simply contagious.
Daniel
Daniel
Loved the set changes and how they ebbed and flowed. Some of the shots of the band were breathtaking.
totencat
totencat
One of my top five favorite movies ever. Joyous, energetic, and beautifully filmed. The 2023 remaster is a must-watch.
Andrew Bordner
Andrew Bordner
Greatest concert film of all time, everyone knows it
Chuck
Chuck
Pretty much the perfect concert film. Just pure joy on the big screen.
Molly K
Molly K
One of the best concert films of all time! Best lamp dancing you’ll ever see.
Eric
Eric
David Byrne is unmatched in his ability to be both slick and quirky. Great tunes, great playing, and a fun conceptual/design arc.
Michael Franznick
Michael Franznick
The music, the brash confidence, the strange time of transition in America. Add a bit of Blue Man vibe, then divide by zero. Not for all.
Geronimo Johnstock
Geronimo Johnstock
The heads do some talking! It’s great! Seeing this live must’ve been a ONCE IN A LIFETIME opportunity!
Kioko
Kioko
I loved this piece from David Byrne and Talking Heads. If you like this music, you'll like this performance!

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185 (6%)
988 (34%)
1,608 (55%)
8.1 – Based on 2.9k ratings
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David Byrne practicing his moves for Stop Making Sense.
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Cast & Crew

Jonathan Demme
Jonathan
Demme
David Byrne
David
Byrne
Chris Frantz
Chris
Frantz
Jerry Harrison
Jerry
Harrison
Tina Weymouth
Tina
Weymouth
Ednah Holt
Ednah
Holt
Lynn Mabry
Lynn
Mabry
Steven Scales
Steven
Scales
Alex Weir
Alex
Weir
Bernie Worrell
Bernie
Worrell
Jonathan Demme
Jonathan
Demme

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