How long is This Is Spinal Tap?

This Is Spinal Tap is 1 h 22 min long (82 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:22 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is This Is Spinal Tap rated?

This Is Spinal Tap is rated R in the US.

Where can I stream This Is Spinal Tap?

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This Is Spinal Tap (1984) runs 1 h 22 min, is rated R in the US and averages 7.4 from 1,727 TMDB members. "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…

Runtime: 1 h 22 min — ends 9:22 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: R (US)
Genres: Comedy, Music
Released: March 2, 1984
TMDB rating: 7.4 / 10 from 1,727 votes
Director: Rob Reiner
Starring: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner
Language: English

Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy and Music hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free).

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How long is This Is Spinal Tap?: This Is Spinal Tap is 1 h 22 min long (82 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:22 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is This Is Spinal Tap rated?: This Is Spinal Tap is rated R in the US.
Is This Is Spinal Tap a good movie to watch with a group?: Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy and Music hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream This Is Spinal Tap?: In the US, as of 2026-11-04: HBO Max Amazon Channel (subscription), Kanopy (free), Hoopla (free). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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