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This Is Spinal Tap

In 1982, the legendary English heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards crisis, culminating in the infamous affair of the eighteen-inch-high Stonehenge stage prop. Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy, Music), release year 1984, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

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Story of This Is Spinal Tap

In 1982, the legendary English heavy metal band Spinal Tap attempt an American comeback tour accompanied by a fan who is also a film-maker. The resulting documentary, interspersed with powerful performances of Tap's pivotal music and profound lyrics, candidly follows a rock group heading towards crisis, culminating in the infamous affair of the eighteen-inch-high Stonehenge stage prop.

Use this page to compare cast context, genre fit (Comedy, Music), release year 1984, and whether this film matches tonight's mood.

Title facts

  • Type Movie
  • Release year 1984
  • Released 02 Mar 1984
  • Runtime 82 minutes
  • Content rating R
  • IMDb rating IMDb 7.9/10 from 153,607 votes
  • Metascore 92/100
  • Genres Comedy, Music
  • Languages English, Japanese
  • Countries United States

Cast

Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest

Direction and writing

Directed by: Rob Reiner

Written by: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer

Awards and recognition

3 wins & 2 nominations total

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