This Is Spinal Tap

1h 22m · 1984 · Directed by Rob Reiner · 3.9 / 5 on Letterboxd

This Is Spinal Tap (1984) runs 1h 22m, directed by Rob Reiner. It is one of 3,647 films in the 100 Minute Movies catalog — every one rated 3.0 or higher by Letterboxd members and short enough to finish in an evening.

"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.

Genres: Comedy, Music

Where to watch: HBO Max (US, checked 9 July 2026)