Am I the only one getting bored or not? It's probably because I don't like that loud noise
“Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.”
"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.
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- English
- Production
- Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
- Budget
- $2.5M
- Box Office
- $6.05M
Link copied!
Cast
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
Paul BenedictTucker 'Smitty' Brown
Zane BuzbyRolling Stone Reporter
Billy CrystalMorty the Mime
Howard HessemanTerry LaddMedia
Official Trailer
User Reviews
So the legendary British rockers "Spinal Tap" are on the comeback trail. After a dry spell in the USA, they determine to take their provocative new album and their film-faking fan "Marty" (Rob Reiner) and re-establish themselves as superstars. "Marty" has access to all aspects of their activities as he makes the ultimate fly-on-the-wall documentary depicting the ups and downs, warts and all, of this band of musicians who epitomise just about everything good, bad and excessive in the industry at which this film takes an entertaining swipe. Interspersed with some decently staged rock numbers…
**Interesting, remarkable for its subgenre, credible… but I didn't find it funny.** I'm not a specific admirer of mockumentaries, but I recognize their value if they're funny. The film reports on the tour of a British rock band called Spinal Tap, and shows the enormous difficulties and crazy things they carry out on and off the stage. It's supposed to be a comedy... but, to be honest, it didn't make me laugh. I recognize the value that this film had for the cinematographic subgenre it launched, and the interest that the film has for cinema students and others who deepen their knowledge of…
Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap (1984) for free?
You can stream the full This Is Spinal Tap movie (1984) right here on FlixWow in HD, completely free. No subscription, no signup, nothing to install.
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 albums, name changes and undersold concert dates, along with the full host of requisite groupies, promoters, hangers-on and hi…
Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?
The movie stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick and more.
When was This Is Spinal Tap released?
This Is Spinal Tap was released in 1984 and is streaming free on FlixWow.
Is This Is Spinal Tap worth watching?
This Is Spinal Tap holds a rating of 7.4/10 from viewer votes (1,701 ratings). Watch it free on FlixWow and judge for yourself.