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1984 | DIRECTED BY ROB REINER

This Is Spinal Tap

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This Is Spinal Tap
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AKA
Die Jungs von Spinal Tap
Hjelp vi er i popbransjen
Rock 'n' Roll Nightmare
This Is Spinal Tap
This is Spinal Tap®: A Rockumentary by Martin Di Bergi
This Is Spın̈al Tap
Це - Spinal Tap
Это «Спайнэл Тэп»
Это - Spinal Tap
Это Spinal Tap
이것이 스파이널 탭이다
Movie Stats
Year
1984
Runtime
 82 minutes (1 hr 22 mins)
Certificates

15

TV-MA

A

12+

G
Select Cast
Rob Reiner
Kimberly Stringer
Chazz Dominguez
Shari Hall
R.J. Parnell
David Kaff
Full cast and crew
Salty Popcorn Stats
First viewed:
18th May 2016
Last viewed:
2nd Jul 2025
Total views:
70
Release Dates
US release date
 US release
2nd March 1984
41 years 9 months 3 days ago
Netherlands release date
 Netherlands
2nd March 1984
41 years 9 months 3 days ago
Brazil release date
 Brazil
2nd June 1984
41 years 6 months 3 days ago
Finland release date
 Finland
15th February 1985
40 years 9 months 18 days ago
Australia release date
 Australia
28th March 1985
40 years 8 months 8 days ago
West Germany release date
 West Germany
10th July 1985
40 years 4 months 26 days ago
Total Grosses
United Kingdom Flag
UK total gross
  £32.2 Thousand
United States Flag
US total gross
  $4.1 Million
Global Flag
Global total gross
  $5.8 Million
Cinema Tickets Sold
United Kingdom Flag
UK tickets sold
16,848 aprox.
United States Flag
US tickets sold
1.2 Million aprox.
Global Flag
Global tickets sold
No data
Box Office Breakdown
UK Box Office
  • Released: 4th May '84
  • Debut box office: 22nd Aug '25
  • Debut position: 30
  • Highest position: 30
  • Debut gross: £32.2 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 1
US Box Office
  • Release: 2nd Mar '84
  • Debut position: 17
  • Highest position: 10
  • Debut gross: $30.8 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 7
Global Box Office
  • Release: 2nd Mar '84
  • Debut weekend: 4th Jul '25
  • Debut position: 16
  • Highest position: 16
  • Debut gross: $931.7 Thousand
  • Total chart weeks: 1
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Directed by
rob reiner Rob Reiner
Starring
Rob ReinerMarty DiBergi
Kimberly StringerHeavy Metal Fan
Chazz DominguezHeavy Metal Fan
Shari HallHeavy Metal Fan
R.J. ParnellMick Shrimpton
David KaffViv Savage
Tony HendraIan Faith
Michael McKeanDavid St. Hubbins
Christopher GuestNigel Tufnel
Harry ShearerDerek Smalls
Bruno KirbyTommy Pischedda
Jean CromieEthereal Fan
Patrick MaherNew York M.C.
Ed Begley Jr.John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Danny KortchmarRonnie Pudding
Fran DrescherBobbi Flekman
Patrick MacneeSir Denis Eton-Hogg
Memo VeraBartender
Julie PayneMime Waitress
Dana CarveyMime Waiter
Sandy HelbergAngelo DiMentibelio
Robin MenkenAngelo's Associate
Zane BuzbyRolling Stone Reporter
rob reinerBilly CrystalMorty the Mime
Jennifer ChildLimo Groupie
J.J. BarryRack Jobber
George McDanielSouthern Rock Promoter
Paul BenedictTucker 'Smitty' Brown
Anne ChurchillReba
Howard HessemanTerry Ladd
Paul ShortinoDuke Fame
Cherie DarrFame Groupie
Lara CodyFame Groupie
Andrew J. LedererStudent Promoter
Russ KunkelEric 'Stumpy Joe' Childs
Diana Duncan'Jamboree Bop' Dancer
Gina Marie Pitrello'Jamboree Bop' Dancer
June ChadwickJeanine Pettibone
Victory Tischler-BlueCindy
Joyce HyserBelinda
Gloria GiffordAirport Security Officer
Paul ShafferArtie Fufkin
Archie HahnRoom Service Guy
Charles LevinDisc 'n' Dat Manager
Wonderful SmithJanitor
Anjelica HustonPolly Deutsch
Chris RomanoLittle Druid
Daniel RodgersLittle Druid
Fred WillardLt. Hookstratten
Fred AsparagusJoe 'Mama' Besser
Rodney KemererL.A. Party Guest
Robert BauerMoke
Raechel DonahueEnd of Tour Party Guest
Lindsay DoranEnd of Tour Party Guest
Sean FryeJordan St. Hubbins - David's Punk Rocker Son
Helen Kelly'Pod' Concert Viewer
Paul KordaRock star, LA party guest
Blackie LawlessComercial Headbanger
Artie RippEnd of Tour Party Guest
Claudia SloanGirlfriend
Spinal TapThemselves
Brinke StevensGirlfriend
Sam WhippleRecording Engineer
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1984-03-02
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UK Box Office Info
Highest Place
30
Weeks top 15
0
Total weeks
1
Total UK Gross:
£32,180
UK Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
This Is Spinal Tap - Original release
22 Aug 2025
30N
£32,180
£32,180

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

North American Box Office Info
Highest Place
10
Weeks top 15
4
Total Weeks
7
Total US Gross:
$4,070,686
North American Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
2 Mar 1984
17N
$30,835
$30,835
9 Mar 1984
15▲
$48,819
$91,944
4 May 1984
15▼
$372,174
$2,350,407
1 Jun 1984
13N
$140,096
$4,070,686
8 Sep 2000
56N
$55,854
$55,854
15 Sep 2000
67▼
$30,971
$120,707
4 Jul 2025
10N
$931,737
$931,737

* Box office information before 1997 is continually being researched by our team and can be innacurate.

Global Box Office Info
Highest Place
16
Weeks top 15
0
Total Weeks
1
Total Global Gross:
$5,809,128
Global Box Office Chart History
Date
Place
Week
Total
4 Jul 2025
16N
$931,737
$5,809,128

* Box office information befroe 2018 for global figures is continually being researched and hence is not complete and can be innacurate.

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Top Grossing Movie Chart Position
UK total gross
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Genres
Comedy
Comedy
Music
Music
Popular in these countries
  • Brazil Brazil
  • Vietnam Vietnam
  • China China
  • Turkey Turkey
  • Nicaragua Nicaragua
  • United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • South Africa South Africa
  • Uruguay Uruguay
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