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 historians, sessions, release events and those special behind-the-scenes moments that keep it all real.
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Streaming now in the United States on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
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41st Anniversary Official Trailer
This Is Spinal Tap HD Trailer
Criterion Trailer 11: This is Spinal Tap
Exploding drummers. Tiny Stonehenges.
Prepare to enter a new dimension of K.
These Go to Eleven
Art imitates life in this instance
This is rock and roll.
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Frequently asked questions about This Is Spinal Tap
Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap in the United States?
This Is Spinal Tap is available to stream on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Hoopla in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is This Is Spinal Tap on HBO Max Amazon Channel?
Yes. This Is Spinal Tap is streaming on HBO Max Amazon Channel in the United States, alongside Kanopy and Hoopla.
Can I watch This Is Spinal Tap for free?
This Is Spinal Tap streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy and Hoopla. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap scores 7.4 on The Movie Database, 7.9 on IMDb, 92% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 81 on Metacritic.
Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, and June Chadwick. Rob Reiner is the director.
How long is This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap runs 1h 22m (82 minutes).
When did This Is Spinal Tap come out?
This Is Spinal Tap was released on March 2, 1984.
Which studio made This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap was produced by Spinal Tap Prod., Embassy Films Associates, and Embassy Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap was made on a budget of $2,500,000.
How much did This Is Spinal Tap make at the box office?
This Is Spinal Tap grossed $6,051,884 worldwide, against a budget of $2,500,000.
What languages is This Is Spinal Tap in?
This Is Spinal Tap is in English and Japanese, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.