Tongues (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 1982, Tongues is a drama film directed by Shirley Clarke, running about 20 minutes.
What it’s about. A performance piece written by Sam Shepard, enacted by Joseph Chaikin and directed by Shirley Clarke, a dying man reflects on his life while delivering his own last rites.
Who’s in it. Tongues stars Joe Chaikin.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Tongues has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tongues page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tongues tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tongues (1982)?
- In US, Tongues is available to stream on Criterion Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tongues worth watching?
- Tongues holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tongues?
- Tongues stars Joe Chaikin.
- When was Tongues released?
- Tongues was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 20 minutes.