How long is Stop Making Sense?

Stop Making Sense is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is Stop Making Sense rated?

Stop Making Sense is rated PG in the US.

Where can I stream Stop Making Sense?

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Stop Making Sense (1984) runs 1 h 28 min, is rated PG in the US and averages 8.4 from 403 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime: 1 h 28 min — ends 9:28 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: PG (US)
Genres: Documentary, Music
Released: October 19, 1984
TMDB rating: 8.4 / 10 from 403 votes
Director: Jonathan Demme
Starring: David Byrne, Chris Frantz, Jerry Harrison, Tina Weymouth
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.Documentary and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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How long is Stop Making Sense?: Stop Making Sense is 1 h 28 min long (88 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:28 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Stop Making Sense rated?: Stop Making Sense is rated PG in the US.
Is Stop Making Sense a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. Documentary and Music reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream Stop Making Sense?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: JustWatch TV Plus (subscription), JustWatch TV Free (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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