This Is Spinal Tap
“Prepare to crank those amps up to eleven.”
Where to watch This Is Spinal Tap in Canada
This Is Spinal Tap is streaming on Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video. Availability checked 6 June 2026.
About This Is Spinal Tap
This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 movie in the Comedy and Music genres, directed by Rob Reiner, starring Christopher Guest, Michael McKean and Harry Shearer. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.4/10 from 1,632 viewers. Below you can see where to watch This Is Spinal Tap in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
This Is Spinal Tap trailer
Overview
"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.
Top cast
Christopher Guest
Nigel Tufnel
Michael McKean
David St. Hubbins
Harry Shearer
Derek Smalls
Rob Reiner
Marty DiBergi
June Chadwick
Jeanine Pettibone
Tony Hendra
Ian Faith
Bruno Kirby
Tommy Pischedda
Ed Begley Jr.
John 'Stumpy' Pepys
Paul Benedict
Tucker 'Smitty' Brown
Zane Buzby
Rolling Stone Reporter
Billy Crystal
Morty the Mime
Howard Hesseman
Terry Ladd
Patrick Macnee
Sir Denis Eton-Hogg
Paul Shaffer
Artie Fufkin
Fred Willard
Lt. Hookstratten
R.J. Parnell
Mick Shrimpton
David Kaff
Viv Savage
Fran Drescher
Bobbi Flekman
Joyce Hyser
Belinda
Victory Tischler-Blue
Cindy
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch This Is Spinal Tap in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream This Is Spinal Tap on Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, CosmoGo and Amazon Video.
Is This Is Spinal Tap on Netflix?+
This Is Spinal Tap is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Starz Amazon Channel and Crave Amazon Channel.
How long is This Is Spinal Tap?+
This Is Spinal Tap has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).
Who stars in This Is Spinal Tap?+
This Is Spinal Tap stars Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner and June Chadwick.
When did This Is Spinal Tap come out?+
This Is Spinal Tap is a 1984 movie directed by Rob Reiner.
What genre is This Is Spinal Tap?+
This Is Spinal Tap is Comedy and Music film.
Who directed This Is Spinal Tap?+
This Is Spinal Tap was directed by Rob Reiner.
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