This Is Spinal Tap

"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…

★ 7.4/10 · 1,713 TMDB audience ratings

Starring

• Christopher GuestNigel Tufnel
• Michael McKeanDavid St. Hubbins
• Harry ShearerDerek Smalls
• Rob ReinerMarty DiBergi
• June ChadwickJeanine Pettibone
• Tony HendraIan Faith
• Bruno KirbyTommy Pischedda
• Ed Begley Jr.John 'Stumpy' Pepys

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Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers

Andre Wilfred Sanders: Am I the only one getting bored or not? It's probably because I don't like that loud noise… Read full review

CinemaSerf: So the legendary British rockers "Spinal Tap" are on the comeback trail. After a dry spell in the USA, they determine to take… Read full review

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