Stop Making Sense

Directed by Jonathan Demme
PG
1984    88mDocumentary, Music
8.7100%97%
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.

Cast of Stop Making Sense

  • David ByrneSelf - Vocals, Guitar
  • Chris FrantzSelf - Drums, Vocals
  • Jerry HarrisonSelf - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals
  • Tina WeymouthSelf - Bass, Percussion, Vocals
  • Ednah HoltSelf - Backing Vocals
  • Lynn MabrySelf - Backing Vocals
  • Steven ScalesSelf - Percussion
  • Alex WeirSelf - Guitar, Vocals
  • Bernie WorrellSelf - Keyboards
  • Jonathan DemmeDirector / Writer
  • Gary GoetzmanProducer

Stop Making Sense Ratings & Reviews

  • samueljimJune 27, 2025
    It doesn't make sense
  • neuroparadox2d ago
    Watched this again in IMAX for the 40th anniversary and it was glorious. Pretty sure Spike Lee was drunk or high for the after-show Q&A at TIFF 😂🤣 Rewatch 2: Gets better every time! Went to show my friend the first 5 min and we ended up watching it all. 🥳

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