Where can I watch “Stop Making Sense” legally online?

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Where to Watch Stop Making Sense (1984) (Legally)

Why stop making sense? Why a movie? Why a big suit? Where do the odd movements come from? What will the band do next?

Oct 19, 1984 US 88 min PG

8.3 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

366 votes

Documentary Music

Where can I watch “Stop Making Sense” legally?

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Where to watch “Stop Making Sense” (1984) legally online? See US options first, with English-region fallbacks.

What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1984), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Expect a Documentary, Music blend, with a runtime close to 88 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 8.3/10 from about 366 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

concert, rock band, concert film, post-punk, new wave, energetic, exuberant

Official trailer

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Plot

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.