Stop Making Sense (1984) : distribution, intrigue et streaming

1984 · Film · ★ 8.3

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Released in 1984, Stop Making Sense is a musique and documentaire film directed by Jonathan Demme, running about 88 minutes. “Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Décembre 1983, Pantages Theatre à Hollywood. David Byrne, leader des Talking Heads, s’avance sur une scène vide, lance une cassette audio et entame une version envoûtante du célèbre Psycho Killer. Les membres du groupe arrivent sur scène un par un, à chaque nouvelle chanson, pour créer l’un des concerts les plus mythiques de l’histoire du rock.

Who’s in it. Stop Making Sense stars David Byrne as Self - Vocals, Guitar, Tina Weymouth as Self - Bass, Percussion, Vocals, Jerry Harrison as Self - Guitar, Keyboards, Vocals and Chris Frantz as Self - Drums, Vocals, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 8.3/10, Stop Making Sense sits among the best-reviewed titles in the catalogue. It went on to earn $5M at the box office.

Where to watch. In États-Unis you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stop Making Sense page.

If you liked it. Fans of Stop Making Sense tend to enjoy Whiplash, Coco, Green Book : Sur les routes du Sud and La Légende du pianiste sur l'océan.

Questions fréquentes

Where can I watch Stop Making Sense (1984)?
In États-Unis, Stop Making Sense is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is Stop Making Sense worth watching?
Stop Making Sense holds an audience score of 8.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy musique and documentaire. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in Stop Making Sense?
Stop Making Sense stars David Byrne, Tina Weymouth, Jerry Harrison, Chris Frantz and Bernie Worrell.
When was Stop Making Sense released?
Stop Making Sense was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.