This Is Spinal Tap (1984): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: This Is Spinal Tap
Director: Rob Reiner
Genre: Comedy, Music
Released: 1984
Duration: 82 min
Cast: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick

What This Is Spinal Tap Is 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.

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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.

Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap?

This Is Spinal Tap is available to watch on digital platforms such as HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is This Is Spinal Tap?

This Is Spinal Tap runs for 82 minutes (1h 22m).

When did This Is Spinal Tap come out?

This Is Spinal Tap was released in 1984.

Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?

This Is Spinal Tap was directed by Rob Reiner.

Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?

This Is Spinal Tap stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner.

What is This Is Spinal Tap's rating?

This Is Spinal Tap holds 7.9/10 on IMDb and 7.4/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 79 out of 100.