This Is Spinal Tap 1984
“Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Networks
- Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
What is This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy, Music.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1984
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 82 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 2, 1984
- Studios
- Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
- Genres
- Comedy, Music
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.4/10
- Episode runtime
- ~82 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures
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Overview
This Is Spinal Tap is a film first released in 1984. Catalogued under Comedy, Music. Produced and broadcast by Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, Embassy Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A mockumentary follows a bumbling heavy‑metal band’s chaotic quest for fame.”
- Sharp satire of rock‑star excess
- Inventive mock‑documentary format
- Humorous musical moments
- Relies heavily on 80s metal stereotypes that may feel dated
Watch it if you enjoy witty music parodies that lampoon rock stardom.
The film’s comedic, irreverent tone is suitable for mature audiences comfortable with satire of music culture.
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What genre is This Is Spinal Tap?
It is a comedy mockumentary that blends music and satire.
When was the film released?
It was released in the United States on March 2, 1984.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour and 22 minutes.
What does the film parody?
It parodies the behavior and self‑importance of hard rock and heavy metal bands as well as documentary styles of the era.
Who is the fictional filmmaker in the story?
The fictional documentary filmmaker is Marti DeBergi, who follows the band on tour.
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