This Is Spinal Tap (1984)
English parody film directed by Rob Reiner
Rated R in the US
Restricted: under 17 requires an accompanying parent or adult guardian.
- Runtime
- 1h 21m 81 min
- Released
- 2 March 1984
- Language
- English
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes (81 min). In the US it is rated R. The English film released on 2 March 1984. It is directed by Rob Reiner and stars Rob Reiner, Michael McKean and Christopher Guest.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Rob Reiner
- Cast
- Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Fran Drescher, Bruno Kirby, June Chadwick, Ed Begley, Jr., Danny Kortchmar, Patrick Macnee, Dana Carvey, Billy Crystal
- Editing
- Kent Beyda
- Written by
- Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner
- Produced by
- Karen Murphy
- Distribution
- Embassy Pictures, Netflix, Fandango
Box office, awards and more
- Budget
- $2 million
- Set in
- New York City, Los Angeles, Tokyo, California
- Filmed in
- Los Angeles
- Country
- United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 2 March 1984
- On OTT
- Netflix date not announced
Can children watch it?
Not meant for children. In the US, under-17s need an adult with them. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1 hour 21 minutes, or 81 min.
When did This Is Spinal Tap release?
This Is Spinal Tap released on 2 March 1984.
Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?
This Is Spinal Tap is directed by Rob Reiner.
Who is in the cast of This Is Spinal Tap?
The cast of This Is Spinal Tap includes Rob Reiner, Michael McKean, Christopher Guest, Harry Shearer, Fran Drescher and Bruno Kirby.
Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap online?
This Is Spinal Tap streams on Netflix.
What is the budget of This Is Spinal Tap?
The budget of This Is Spinal Tap is reported as $2 million.
What is This Is Spinal Tap rated in the US?
This Is Spinal Tap is rated R by the Motion Picture Association.
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