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This Is Spinal Tap

(1984)
7.9 PixlRun
Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.
Country United States of America
Original language English, Japanese
Runtime 1h 22min
Premiere 1984-03-02
Box office $5,805,939 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Rob Reiner
Cinematography Peter Smokler
Editor Kent Beyda
Producers Karen Murphy
Production Spinal Tap Prod. · Embassy Films Associates · Embassy Pictures

All cast & crew

Director
Rob Reiner
Cinematography
Peter Smokler
Editor
Kent Beyda
Producers
Karen Murphy

Photos

Awards summary

3 wins & 2 nominations total

Our review

“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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?
Rob Reiner directed This Is Spinal Tap in 1984.
What is the IMDb rating?
This Is Spinal Tap has an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 153,607 votes.
Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap is available on HBO Max Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Amazon Video.
How long is This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1h 22min (82 minutes).
How much did This Is Spinal Tap earn at the box office?
This Is Spinal Tap earned $5,805,939 worldwide.

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