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This Is Spinal Tap
“Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.”
7.4 / 10• 1984• 1h 22m•R• English
ComedyMusic
Storyline
"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.
Cast & Crew
Christopher Guest
Nigel Tufnel
Lead
Michael McKean
David St. Hubbins
Harry Shearer
Derek Smalls
Rob Reiner
Marty DiBergi
June Chadwick
Jeanine Pettibone
Tony Hendra
Ian Faith
Bruno Kirby
Tommy Pischedda
Ed Begley Jr.
John 'Stumpy' Pepys
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Rob Reiner's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
4.0
“Every frame feels alive. This Is Spinal Tap is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
