Stop Making Sense
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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Frequently asked questions about Stop Making Sense
Where can I watch Stop Making Sense in the United States?
Stop Making Sense is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense scores 8.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense stars David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth, and Ednah Holt. Jonathan Demme is the director.
How long is Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense runs 1h 28m (88 minutes).
When did Stop Making Sense come out?
Stop Making Sense was released on October 19, 1984.
Which studio made Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense was produced by Talking Heads Films and Arnold Stiefel Company in the United States.
What was the budget for Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense was made on a budget of $1,200,000.
How much did Stop Making Sense make at the box office?
Stop Making Sense grossed $12,471,520 worldwide, against a budget of $1,200,000.
What languages is Stop Making Sense in?
Stop Making Sense is in English and French, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.