Cast: David Byrne

Top movies, series, and documentaries starring David Byrne. Uncover the most acclaimed works, loved by fans and praised by critics.


American Utopia

2020 · Documentary · 105 min. · United States

Direction Spike Lee

Cast David Byrne

Synopsis Spike Lee documents the former Talking Heads frontman's brilliant, timely 2019 Broadway show, based on his recent album and tour of the same name.

7.8

223 votes

7.8

223 votes

Direction Joe Berlinger

Cast Paul Simon · Peter Gabriel · David Byrne

Synopsis Paul Simon returns to South Africa to explore the journey of his Graceland album, including the political backlash he received for allegedly breaking the UN cultural boycott of South Africa designed to end the Apartheid regime.

7.3

37 votes

7.3

37 votes

Lou Reed: Rock and Roll Heart

1998 · Documentary · 73 min. · United States

Direction Timothy Greenfield-Sanders

Cast Lou Reed · David Bowie · David Byrne · John Cale

Synopsis An incredible retracing of the evolution of Reed's remarkable career over three decades. Filled with interviews with Reed, his friends and some of the major artists influenced by Reed including David Bowie, David Byrne, Patti Smith, Suzanne Vega, Dave Stewart,...

6.9

94 votes

6.9

94 votes

True Stories

1986 · Movie · 90 min. · United States

Direction David Byrne

Cast David Byrne · John Goodman · Annie McEnroe · Spalding Gray

Synopsis A small but growing Texas town, filled with strange and musical characters, celebrates its sesquicentennial and converge on a local parade and talent show.

6.9

165 votes

6.9

165 votes

Direction Rhys Thomas

Cast John Mulaney · David Byrne · Jake Gyllenhaal · Natasha Lyonne

Synopsis John Mulaney and his kid pals tackle existential topics for all ages with catchy songs, comedy sketches and special guests in a nostalgic variety special.

6.6

137 votes

6.6

137 votes

Direction Spike Lee

Cast Michael Jackson · LaToya Jackson · Janet Jackson · Joe Jackson

Synopsis A look at the life of the late pop star Michael Jackson from his early days at Motown Records to the release of his hit 1979 album, Off the Wall.

6.5

332 votes

6.5

332 votes

Absolute Wilson

2006 · Documentary · 105 min. · United States

Direction Katharina Otto-Bernstein

Cast Robert Wilson · William S. Burroughs · Susan Sontag · Tom Waits

Synopsis ABSOLUTE WILSON chronicles the epic life, times and creative genius of Robert Wilson, intimately revealing for the first time one of the most controversial, rule-breaking and downright mysterious artists of our era. More than a biography, the film becomes an...

6.4

32 votes

6.4

32 votes

Direction Picky Talarico

Cast Soda Stereo · Café Tacvba · Charly García · Molotov

Synopsis 6 Episodes. Soda Stereo, Cafe Tacvba, Aterciopelados and other figure in this 50-year history of Latin American rock through dictatorships, disasters and dissent.

6.4

690 votes

6.4

690 votes

Fabricando Tom Zé

2006 · Documentary · 90 min. · Brazil

Direction Décio Matos Júnior

Cast Tom Zé · David Byrne · Gilberto Gil · Neusa Marthins

Synopsis Fabricating Tom Zé is a documentary that portrays the life and work of one of the most controversial Brazilian musicians, having as its backdrop Tom Zé's 2005 European Tour. The documentary mixes different video, film and animation formats in order...

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Tellurian

2020 · Movie · United Kingdom

Direction Graeme Carr

Cast Craig McGinlay · Kerry Browne · Alan Cuthbert · Colin MacDougall

Synopsis When an Alien invasion destroys the Earth's government and decimates the population, the remaining pockets of resistance are left fighting to protect the last child on the planet from falling into the enemies hands.But is he all he seems?

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O Homem que Engarrafava Nuvens

2009 · Documentary · 107 min. · Brazil

Direction Lírio Ferreira

Cast Ricardo Cravo Albin · Belchior · María Bethânia · Chico Buarque de Hollanda

Synopsis Musical documentary chronicling the life and work of the composer, lawyer, politician, and creator of copyright laws protecting Brazilian artists, Humberto Teixeira. Also known as "The Doctor of Baião," he is celebrated for his popular classics, among them the "anthem...

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Contemporary Color

2016 · Documentary · 107 min. · United States

Direction Bill Ross IV · Turner Ross

Cast Simon Bennett · David Byrne · Nika Danilova · Christian Delmotte

Synopsis In the summer of 2015, legendary musician David Byrne staged an event at Brooklyn's Barclays Center to celebrate the art of Color Guard: synchronized dance routines involving flags, rifles, and sabers. Recruiting performers that include the likes of Saint Vincent,...

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Red Hot and Blue (TV)

1990 · Documentary · 88 min. · Ireland

Direction Percy Adlon · David Byrne · Alex Cox · Jonathan Demme

Cast Afrika Bambaataa · Bono · David Byrne · Neneh Cherry

Synopsis Modern pop performers reinterpreting several songs of Cole Porter in music videos directed by established directors.

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Heavy Petting

1989 · Documentary · 74 min. · United States

Direction Obie Benz · Joshua Waletzky

Cast Sandra Bernhard · David Byrne · Laurie Anderson

Synopsis Heavy Petting is a comedy about teenage passion during America’s past. Through archival footage, we glimpse the growing up of America at midcentury. In addition, individuals as diverse as musicians David Byrne and Laurie Anderson, comedienne Sandra Bernhard, and writers...

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Direction Tim Kirby

Cast David Byrne

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Coração Vagabundo

2008 · Documentary · 71 min. · Brazil

Direction Fernando Grostein Andrade

Cast Caetano Veloso · Pedro Almodóvar · Michelangelo Antonioni · Gisele Bündchen

Synopsis What was simply supposed to be just another tour for the release of a new record ended presenting Caetano Veloso with a tough series of challenges. "Errante Navegante" (Wandering Heart) intimately follows Caetano from São Paulo, New York to Japan,...

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