Stop Making Sense
PG“Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?”
1984·88 min·Released
Studio: Arnold Stiefel Company, Talking Heads Films
8.3TMDb
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Theatrical Oct 19, 1984Digital May 3, 2024Physical Oct 13, 2009
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USA · English · Kids
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorJonathan Demme
WriterJonathan Demme
Cast
David Byrne
Self - Vocals, Guitar
Chris Frantz
Self - Drums, Vocals
Jerry Harrison
Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
Tina Weymouth
Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
Ednah Holt
Self - Backing Vocals
Lynn Mabry
Self - Backing Vocals
Steven Scales
Self - Percussion
Alex Weir
Self - Guitar, Vocals
Bernie Worrell
Self - Keyboards
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Keywords
concertrock bandconcert filmpost-punknew waveenergeticexuberant
Details
Budget
$1M
Revenue
$12M
TMDb Votes
361
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 4, 2026