This Is Spinal Tap(1984)
“Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.”
Overview
"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.
Director
Rob Reiner
Studio
Spinal Tap Prod.
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$6M
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
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1984
Runtime
1h 22m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$6M
Production Companies
Spinal Tap Prod. • Embassy Films Associates • Embassy Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for This Is Spinal Tap (1984).
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 requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?▼
This Is Spinal Tap was directed by Rob Reiner and released in 1984. It is a comedy, music film.
How long is This Is Spinal Tap?▼
This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?▼
The cast of This Is Spinal Tap includes 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 and more.
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