# This Is Spinal Tap (1984)

> A proudly inept heavy metal comeback tour becomes a deadpan anatomy of rock-star vanity, backstage chaos, and spectacle gone gloriously wrong.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/6059

## Facts

- Runtime: 82 min
- Genres: Comedy, Music
- Director: Rob Reiner
- Cast: Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, June Chadwick, Tony Hendra, Bruno Kirby, Ed Begley Jr.
- TMDB rating: 7.4/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0088258/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: deadpan, irreverent, witty, comedy night, music movie marathon

## Synopsis

A hilarious journey through the chaos of rock stardom and the absurdity of fame.

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