This Is Spinal Tap
"Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven."
Originally released in 1984. This Is Spinal Tap is a comedy/music film. directed by Rob Reiner. At just 82 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, and Harry Shearer
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 2, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 22m
82 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (1,563 votes)
Budget
$2.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$5.8M
2.3x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Bruno Kirby
as Tommy Pischedda
Ed Begley Jr.
as John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Fran Drescher
as Bobbi Flekman
Dana Carvey
as Mime Waiter
Sandy Helberg
as Angelo DiMentibelio
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,500,000
- Revenue
- $5,831,458
Production Companies
- Spinal Tap Prod.
- Embassy Films Associates
- Embassy Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 alb...
Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap was directed by Rob Reiner.
How long is This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1 hours and 22 minutes (82 minutes total).
When was This Is Spinal Tap released?
This Is Spinal Tap was released on March 2, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in This Is Spinal Tap?
The main cast of This Is Spinal Tap includes Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick.
Is This Is Spinal Tap worth watching?
This Is Spinal Tap has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 1,563 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.