11/10
"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.
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5What people say
“The police said this was a mystery that was better left unsolved”
it was tragic, really. he exploded on stage. just like that.
Common questions
What is This Is Spinal Tap about?+
A filmmaker documents the chaotic tour of an aging British heavy metal band struggling to make a comeback in America.
Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?+
Rob Reiner directed the 1984 film, which serves as his debut feature and a major work in the mockumentary genre.
Is This Is Spinal Tap a real documentary?+
No, the film is a scripted mockumentary that satirizes the self-seriousness of 1970s and 80s rock bands.
