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This Is Spinal Tap

Film · 1984

"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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Rob Reinerdirector · writer · composer
  2. Christopher Guestwriter · composer
  3. Harry Shearerwriter · composer
  4. Michael McKeanwriter · composer
  5. Kim Secristeditor
  6. Kent Beydaeditor
  7. Eve Brandsteincasting director
  8. Peter Smoklercinematographer
  9. Karen Murphyproducer
  10. Bryan Jonesproduction designer

On screen

  1. Rob Reinerlead actor
  2. Christopher Guestlead actor
  3. Harry Shearerlead actor
  4. Michael McKeanlead actor
  5. Zane Buzbysupporting actor
  6. Tony Hendrasupporting actor
  7. June Chadwicksupporting actor
  8. Paul Benedictsupporting actor
  9. Bruno Kirbysupporting actor
  10. Billy Crystalsupporting actor
  11. Ed Begley Jr.supporting actor
  12. Anne Churchillguest actor
  13. Chazz Dominguezguest actor
  14. Cherie Darrguest actor
  15. Danny Kortchmarguest actor
  16. David Kaffguest actor
  17. Diana Duncanguest actor
  18. Kimberly Stringerguest actor
  19. Memo Veraguest actor
  20. Patrick Maherguest actor
  21. Paul Shortinoguest actor
  22. R.J. Parnellguest actor
  23. Rodney Kemererguest actor
  24. Shari Hallguest actor
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From the people who made This Is Spinal Tap

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  1. Waiting for Guffman1997 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  2. Spinal Tap II: The End Continues2025 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  3. A Mighty Wind2003 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  4. For Your Consideration2006 · FilmExceptional· 6 shared
  5. Best in Show2000 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  6. The Big Picture1989 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. Mascots2016 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  8. The Princess Bride1987 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  9. Attack of the 50 Ft. Woman1994 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  10. When Harry Met Sally...1989 · FilmExceptional· 3 shared
  11. The Thick of It2007 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  12. A Few Good Men1992 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  13. Misery1990 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. Flipped2010 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  15. The Magic of Belle Isle2012 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  16. The American President1995 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. The Story of Us1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  18. Shock and Awe2017 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  19. Ghosts of Mississippi1996 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  21. The Sure Thing1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  22. The Bucket List2007 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  23. Stand by Me1986 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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  64. The Simpsons1989 · TV seriesStrong· 7 shared
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  69. D.A.R.Y.L.1985 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
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  82. Saturday Night Live1975 · TV seriesNotable· 13 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. The Great White HypeTony Hendra1996 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  2. City SlickersBilly CrystalBruno Kirby1991 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  3. My GiantBilly Crystal1998 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  4. 61*Billy Crystal2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  5. The FreshmanBruno KirbyPaul Benedict1990 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  6. City Slickers II: The Legend of Curly's GoldBilly Crystal1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  7. America's SweetheartsBilly Crystal2001 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  8. Analyze ThisBilly Crystal1999 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  9. Analyze ThatBilly Crystal2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  10. Forbidden WorldJune Chadwick1982 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  11. The NannyFran Drescher1993 · TV seriesFaint· 4 shared
  12. Where the Buffalo RoamBruno Kirby1980 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  13. SleepersBruno Kirby1996 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  14. VJune Chadwick1984 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  15. The Man with Two BrainsPaul Benedict1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  16. The Goodbye GirlPaul Benedict1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  17. Modern RomanceBruno Kirby1981 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  18. Party CentralBilly Crystal2014 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  19. Late Show with David LettermanPaul Shaffer1993 · TV seriesFaint· 7 shared
  20. Donnie BrascoBruno Kirby1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  21. The JeffersonsPaul Benedict1975 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  22. The Basketball DiariesBruno Kirby1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  23. Teen WitchRobin Menken1989 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  24. Mike's New CarBilly Crystal2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  25. The Addams FamilyPaul BenedictAnjelica Huston1991 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  26. Running ScaredBilly Crystal1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  27. Fathers' DayBilly Crystal1997 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. St. ElsewhereEd Begley Jr.Christopher Guest1982 · TV seriesFaint· 2 shared
  29. WaitressRobert Bauer2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. Renaissance ManEd Begley Jr.1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. RecountEd Begley Jr.2008 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. Transylvania 6-5000Ed Begley Jr.1985 · FilmFaint· 1 shared