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Tapeheads

1988Movie1 h 33 minR

ComedyDrama
56
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb5.7Rotten Tomatoes60%46%

A comedy movie about everyday modern life and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares or tears.

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Story

A FAST FORWARD MUSIC COMEDY.

The story of Ivan and Josh, two dimwitted 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 ins and outs 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.

Feels like

  • Music Video Comedy
  • 80s Pop Culture
  • Showbiz Satire
  • Slapstick Humor
  • Dimwitted Protagonists
  • Fast-Paced
  • Absurdist Situations
  • Nostalgic
  • Dialogue-Driven

Cast

24 of 45

Crew

Directed by
Bill Fishman
Written by
Ryan Rowe, Jim Herzfeld, Bill Fishman
Produced by
Peter McCarthy
Music by
Fishbone

Everyone

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Facts

October 21, 1988 · 1 h 33 min · R

Released
October 21, 1988
Runtime
1 h 33 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy, Drama, Music
Original language
English
Also spoken
Spanish, French
Made in
United States
Budget
$3 million
Box office
$343,786
Available in
4 countries

Tropes

Accidental Art, The Cameo, Celebrity Paradox +5

  • Accidental Art
  • The Cameo
  • Celebrity Paradox
  • Punny Name
  • Justice by Other Legal Means
  • Vanity License Plate
  • Creative Closing Credits
  • The Tape Knew You Would Say That

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Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream Tapeheads?"

Questions about Tapeheads

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Tapeheads?

MovieSphere+Tubi TV

In the United States, Tapeheads streams on MovieSphere+, and it is free with ads on Tubi TV. It also streams in 1 other country.

Is Tapeheads worth watching?

56
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 56 (IMDb 5.7 and Rotten Tomatoes 60%).

Will Tapeheads make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and absurd humor (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Tapeheads?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.