The read
A Balasaur Score of 85 out of 100, drawn from IMDb 7.9/10, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, Metacritic 92/100. Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do. The highest scoring of the 2 titles in its series. It runs a compact 1h 22m.
Synopsis
"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.
Ratings
IMDb7.9/10
Rotten Tomatoes98%
Metacritic92/100
Critics rate it 13 points higher than audiences do.
1,695 audience votes
Key crew
- Rob ReinerDirector
- Christopher GuestOriginal Music Composer
- Michael McKeanOriginal Music Composer
- Rob ReinerOriginal Music Composer
- Harry ShearerOriginal Music Composer
- Rob ReinerWriter
- Christopher GuestWriter
- Michael McKeanWriter
- Harry ShearerWriter
Cast
- Christopher GuestNigel Tufnel
- Michael McKeanDavid St. Hubbins
- Harry ShearerDerek Smalls
- Rob ReinerMarty DiBergi
- June ChadwickJeanine Pettibone
- Tony HendraIan Faith
- Bruno KirbyTommy Pischedda
- Ed Begley Jr.John 'Stumpy' Pepys
- Paul BenedictTucker 'Smitty' Brown
- Zane BuzbyRolling Stone Reporter
- Billy CrystalMorty the Mime
- Howard HessemanTerry Ladd
Stills
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Themes
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