Andre Wilfred Sanders
3/10Am I the only one getting bored or not? It's probably because I don't like that loud noise
Reviewed on July 29, 2023
This Is Spinal Tap(1984)
Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.
7.4(1,691)1h 22m1984-03-02
ComedyMusic
This Is Spinal Tap Synopsis
"This Is Spinal Tap" shines a light on the self-contained universe of a metal band struggling to get back on the charts, including everything from its complicated history of ups and downs, gold albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) is a comedy and music film directed by Rob Reiner, released on March 2, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 22m. It stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer and Rob Reiner. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 1,691 ratings.
- Director:
- Rob Reiner
- Writers:
- Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest, Michael McKean
- Producers:
- Karen Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Peter Smokler
- Composer:
- Christopher Guest
- Production:
- Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
- Budget:
- $2,500,000
- Revenue:
- $6,051,884
- Status:
- Released
This Is Spinal Tap (1984) Trailer
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This Is Spinal Tap Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for This Is Spinal Tap.
41st Anniversary Official Trailer
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This Is Spinal Tap HD Trailer
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Criterion Trailer 11: This is Spinal Tap
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Exploding drummers. Tiny Stonehenges.
Teaser
Prepare to enter a new dimension of K.
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These Go to Eleven
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Art imitates life in this instance
Featurette
This is rock and roll.
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This Is Spinal Tap Cast & Crew
Main cast
Christopher Guest
as Nigel Tufnel
Michael McKean
as David St. Hubbins
Harry Shearer
as Derek Smalls
Rob Reiner
as Marty DiBergi
June Chadwick
as Jeanine Pettibone
Tony Hendra
as Ian Faith
Bruno Kirby
as Tommy Pischedda
Ed Begley Jr.
as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Paul Benedict
as Tucker 'Smitty' Brown
Zane Buzby
as Rolling Stone Reporter
Billy Crystal
as Morty the Mime
Howard Hesseman
as Terry Ladd
Key crew
Directed by Rob Reiner, written by Rob Reiner, Christopher Guest and Michael McKean, produced by Karen Murphy.
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This Is Spinal Tap Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 1,691 ratings.
CinemaSerf
7/10So the legendary British rockers "Spinal Tap" are on the comeback trail. After a dry spell in the USA, they determine to take their provocative new album and their film-faking fan "Marty" (Rob Reiner) and re-establish themselves as superstars. "Marty" has access to all aspects of their activities as he makes the ultimate fly-on-the-wall documentary depicting the ups and downs, warts and all, of this band of…
Reviewed on February 2, 2024
Filipe Manuel Neto
6/10**Interesting, remarkable for its subgenre, credible… but I didn't find it funny.** I'm not a specific admirer of mockumentaries, but I recognize their value if they're funny. The film reports on the tour of a British rock band called Spinal Tap, and shows the enormous difficulties and crazy things they carry out on and off the stage. It's supposed to be a comedy... but, to be honest, it didn't make me laugh. I…
Reviewed on March 5, 2024
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This Is Spinal Tap – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap online?
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This Is Spinal Tap (1984) is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?
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The main cast of This Is Spinal Tap (1984) includes Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner and June Chadwick. The film was directed by Rob Reiner. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was This Is Spinal Tap released?
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This Is Spinal Tap was released on March 2, 1984 and runs for 1h 22m.
Is This Is Spinal Tap worth watching?
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This Is Spinal Tap (1984) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 1,691 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and music films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for This Is Spinal Tap?
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