Stop Making Sense (1984)

Movie"Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?"
Audience Score
83
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PG 1 hr 28 minNov 16th, 1984Music, Documentary
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.
StarringDavid ByrneChris FrantzJerry Harrison
DirectorJonathan Demme
WriterJonathan Demme

Stop Making Sense Showtimes on November 20th, 2024

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:November 16th, 1984 - Buy Tickets
On Digital & Streaming:May 3rd, 2024 - Watch Now
On DVD & Blu-ray:October 26th, 1999 - Buy DVD
Movie Budget:$1,200,000
Movie Box Office Gross:$12,471,520 (Worldwide)
Original Language:English
Executive Producers:Gary Kurfirst
Production Companies:Talking Heads Films, Arnold Stiefel Company
Movie Tags:
concertconcert filmnew wavepost-punkenergetic