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7.4/10 1984 1h 22m Released

Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.

"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.

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Top Cast

Christopher Guest
Christopher Guest
Nigel Tufnel
Michael McKean
Michael McKean
David St. Hubbins
Harry Shearer
Harry Shearer
Derek Smalls
Rob Reiner
Rob Reiner
Marty DiBergi
June Chadwick
June Chadwick
Jeanine Pettibone
Tony Hendra
Tony Hendra
Ian Faith
Bruno Kirby
Bruno Kirby
Tommy Pischedda
Ed Begley Jr.
Ed Begley Jr.
John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Paul Benedict
Paul Benedict
Tucker 'Smitty' Brown
Zane Buzby
Zane Buzby
Rolling Stone Reporter
Billy Crystal
Billy Crystal
Morty the Mime
Howard Hesseman
Howard Hesseman
Terry Ladd
Patrick Macnee
Patrick Macnee
Sir Denis Eton-Hogg
Paul Shaffer
Paul Shaffer
Artie Fufkin
Fred Willard
Fred Willard
Lt. Hookstratten
R.J. Parnell
R.J. Parnell
Mick Shrimpton

Reviews

Andre Wilfred Sanders 3/10

Am I the only one getting bored or not? It's probably because I don't like that loud noise

CinemaSerf 7/10

So 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…

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…

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FAQ about This Is Spinal Tap

What is This Is Spinal Tap about?
"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…
When was This Is Spinal Tap released?
This Is Spinal Tap was released in 1984.
What genres does This Is Spinal Tap belong to?
This Is Spinal Tap is categorised as Comedy, Music.
Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?
The cast of This Is Spinal Tap includes Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick.