Tapeheads (1988): cast, story & where to watch
1988 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1988, Tapeheads is a comedy and drama film directed by Bill Fishman, running about 93 minutes. “A FAST FORWARD MUSIC COMEDY.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The story of Ivan and Josh, two dim witted ex-security guards who love music videos. Out of work, with no job prospects, they form a music video production company. They soon learn the in's and out's of the business in LA and with some help from Mo Fuzz, they soon become hot property. But not all goes smoothly when they try to resurrect the career of their favorite R&B duo, the Swanky Modes.
Who’s in it. Tapeheads stars John Cusack as Ivan Alexeev, Tim Robbins as Josh Tager, Mary Crosby as Samantha Gregory and Clu Gulager as Norman Mart, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, Tapeheads has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $343.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tapeheads page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tapeheads tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tapeheads (1988)?
- In US, Tapeheads is available to stream on YouTube TV and MovieSphere+ Amazon Channel. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tapeheads worth watching?
- Tapeheads holds an audience score of 5.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Tapeheads?
- Tapeheads stars John Cusack, Tim Robbins, Mary Crosby, Clu Gulager and Katy Boyer.
- When was Tapeheads released?
- Tapeheads was released in 1988, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.