This is Spinal Tap (1984)

This is Spinal Tap
Theatrical Performance
Domestic Box Office $4,736,202Details
International Box Office $68Details
Worldwide Box Office $4,736,270
Further financial details...

Metrics

Opening Weekend:$30,835 (0.7% of total gross)
Legs:10.07 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/206 max. theaters, 7.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $15,195,305

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,717 $4,736,202
All Time International Box Office (Rank 31,701-31,800) 31,728 $68
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,254 $4,736,270
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,344 $4,736,202
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,865 $68
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,029 $4,736,270
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,403 $4,736,202
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,100 $68
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,900 $4,736,270

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


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Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 2nd, 1984 (Wide) by MGM
International Releases: July 2nd, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand)
Video Release: July 8th, 1998 by Criterion, released as This Is Spinal Tap
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 82 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Breakfast Club
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Keywords: Mockumentary, Rock 'n' Roll, Satire, Satirical Comedy, Music Industry, Cult Movie, Ensemble, Screenplay Written By the Star, Improvised
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,717 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,439 $15,195,305
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,913 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,434 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,996 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,548 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,344 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,403 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 201-300) 257 $4,736,202

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 2, 1984 29 $30,835   3 $10,278   $30,835 1
Mar 9, 1984 30 $48,819 +58% 4 $12,205   $91,944 2
Mar 16, 1984 25 $58,914 +21% 5 $11,783   $171,591 3
Mar 23, 1984 23 $99,411 +69% 10 $9,941   $299,850 4
Mar 30, 1984 22 $190,726 +92% 26 $7,336   $534,560 5
Apr 6, 1984 25 $150,145 -21% 31 $4,843   $734,446 6
Apr 13, 1984 21 $131,777 -12% 28 $4,706   $925,604 7
Apr 20, 1984 18 $235,910 +79% 62 $3,805   $1,233,416 8
Apr 27, 1984 17 $470,293 +99% 206 $2,283   $1,788,814 9
May 4, 1984 19 $372,174 -21% 179 $2,079   $2,350,407 10
May 11, 1984 18 $297,123 -20% 171 $1,738   $2,794,914 11
May 18, 1984 19 $350,835 +18% 199 $1,763   $3,294,727 12
May 25, 1984 15 $397,803 +13% 201 $1,979   $3,828,016 13
Jun 1, 1984 19 $140,096 -65% 139 $1,008   $4,070,686 14
Jun 8, 1984 19 $58,655 -58% 64 $916   $4,198,199 15
Jun 15, 1984 18 $90,298 +54% 86 $1,050   $4,322,050 16
Jun 22, 1984 19 $43,498 -52% 61 $713   $4,430,741 17
Jun 29, 1984 19 $30,721 -29% 40 $768   $4,491,645 18
Sep 8, 2000 58 $55,854   10 $5,585   $55,854 863
Sep 15, 2000 68 $30,971 -45% 11 $2,816   $120,707 864
Sep 22, 2000 86 $17,951 -42% 9 $1,995   $153,053 865
Sep 29, 2000 94 $13,426 -25% 10 $1,343   $175,044 866
Oct 6, 2000 95 $8,020 -40% 9 $891   $188,751 867

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 2, 1984 24 $43,125   3 $14,375   $43,125 1
Mar 9, 1984 24 $69,552 +61% 4 $17,388   $112,677 2
Mar 16, 1984 23 $87,762 +26% 5 $17,552   $200,439 3
Mar 23, 1984 22 $143,395 +63% 10 $14,340   $343,834 4
Mar 30, 1984 22 $240,467 +68% 26 $9,249   $584,301 5
Apr 6, 1984 23 $209,526 -13% 31 $6,759   $793,827 6
Apr 13, 1984 18 $203,679 -3% 28 $7,274   $997,506 7
Apr 20, 1984 18 $321,015 +58% 62 $5,178   $1,318,521 8
Apr 27, 1984 14 $659,712 +106% 206 $3,202   $1,978,233 9
May 4, 1984 18 $519,558 -21% 179 $2,903   $2,497,791 10
May 11, 1984 17 $446,101 -14% 171 $2,609   $2,943,892 11
May 18, 1984 17 $486,321 +9% 199 $2,444   $3,430,213 12
May 25, 1984 15 $500,377 +3% 201 $2,489   $3,930,590 13
Jun 1, 1984 15 $208,954 -58% 139 $1,503   $4,139,544 14
Jun 8, 1984 18 $92,208 -56% 64 $1,441   $4,231,752 15
Jun 15, 1984 15 $155,491 +69% 86 $1,808   $4,387,243 16
Jun 22, 1984 16 $73,681 -53% 61 $1,208   $4,460,924 17
Sep 8, 2000 51 $89,736   10 $8,974   $89,736 863
Sep 15, 2000 68 $45,366 -49% 11 $4,124   $135,102 864
Sep 22, 2000 90 $26,516 -42% 9 $2,946   $161,618 865
Sep 29, 2000 77 $19,113 -28% 10 $1,911   $180,731 866

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
New Zealand 7/2/2020 $0 0 1 1 $68 10/19/2022
 
International Total$68 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 31,701-31,800) 31,728 $68
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 30,201-30,300) 30,284 $68
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 18,701-18,800) 18,779 $68
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 27,601-27,700) 27,668 $68
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 16,501-16,600) 16,535 $68
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,865 $68
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,100 $68
All Time International Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) 181 $68

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,254 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,149 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,466 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,801-8,900) 8,849 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,468 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,029 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,900 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 201-300) 266 $4,736,270

Leading Cast

Christopher Guest    Nigel Tufnel (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

Uncategorized

Harry Shearer    Derek Smalls (Bass, Vocals)
Bruno Kirby    Tommy Pischedda
Billy Crystal    Morty the Mime
Fran Drescher    Bobbi Flekman
Anjelica Huston    Polly Deutsch
Dana Carvey    Mime Waiter
Ed Begley, Jr.    John "Stumpy" Pepys
Howard Hesseman    Terry Ladd
Rob Reiner    Marty DiBergi
Fred Willard    Lt. Hookstratten
Michael McKean    David St. Hubbins (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Rob Reiner    Director
Christopher Guest    Screenwriter
Michael McKean    Screenwriter
Harry Shearer    Screenwriter
Rob Reiner    Screenwriter
Karen Murphy    Producer
Kenneth Karman    Music Editor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.


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Metrics

Opening Weekend:$30,835 (0.7% of total gross)
Legs:10.07 (domestic box office/biggest weekend)
Domestic Share:100.0% (domestic box office/worldwide)
Theater counts:3 opening theaters/206 max. theaters, 7.6 weeks average run per theater
Infl. Adj. Dom. BO $15,195,305

Latest Ranking on Cumulative Box Office Lists

RecordRankAmount
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,717 $4,736,202
All Time International Box Office (Rank 31,701-31,800) 31,728 $68
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,254 $4,736,270
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,344 $4,736,202
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,865 $68
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,029 $4,736,270
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,403 $4,736,202
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,100 $68
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,900 $4,736,270

See the Box Office tab (Domestic) and International tab (International and Worldwide) for more Cumulative Box Office Records.


Watch Now On

iTunes:iTunes, iTunes
Google Play:Google Play, Google Play
Vudu:Vudu

Movie Details

Domestic Releases: March 2nd, 1984 (Wide) by MGM
International Releases: July 2nd, 2020 (Wide) (New Zealand)
Video Release: July 8th, 1998 by Criterion, released as This Is Spinal Tap
MPAA Rating: R
Running Time: 82 minutes
Comparisons: vs. The Breakfast Club
Create your own comparison chart…
Keywords: Mockumentary, Rock 'n' Roll, Satire, Satirical Comedy, Music Industry, Cult Movie, Ensemble, Screenplay Written By the Star, Improvised
Source:Original Screenplay
Genre:Comedy
Production Method:Live Action
Creative Type:Contemporary Fiction
Production Countries: United States
Languages: English

Leading Cast

Christopher Guest    Nigel Tufnel (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

Uncategorized

Harry Shearer    Derek Smalls (Bass, Vocals)
Bruno Kirby    Tommy Pischedda
Billy Crystal    Morty the Mime
Fran Drescher    Bobbi Flekman
Anjelica Huston    Polly Deutsch
Dana Carvey    Mime Waiter
Ed Begley, Jr.    John "Stumpy" Pepys
Howard Hesseman    Terry Ladd
Rob Reiner    Marty DiBergi
Fred Willard    Lt. Hookstratten
Michael McKean    David St. Hubbins (Lead Guitar, Vocals)

For a description of the different acting role types we use to categorize acting perfomances, see our Glossary.

Production and Technical Credits

Rob Reiner    Director
Christopher Guest    Screenwriter
Michael McKean    Screenwriter
Harry Shearer    Screenwriter
Rob Reiner    Screenwriter
Karen Murphy    Producer
Kenneth Karman    Music Editor

The bold credits above the line are the "above-the-line" credits, the other the "below-the-line" credits.

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Domestic Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Domestic Box Office (Rank 6,701-6,800) 6,717 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Inflation Adjusted Box Office (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,439 $15,195,305
All Time Domestic Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,913 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 3,401-3,500) 3,434 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 5,901-6,000) 5,996 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 3,501-3,600) 3,548 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 1,301-1,400) 1,344 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,401-2,500) 2,403 $4,736,202
All Time Domestic Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 201-300) 257 $4,736,202

Weekend Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 2, 1984 29 $30,835   3 $10,278   $30,835 1
Mar 9, 1984 30 $48,819 +58% 4 $12,205   $91,944 2
Mar 16, 1984 25 $58,914 +21% 5 $11,783   $171,591 3
Mar 23, 1984 23 $99,411 +69% 10 $9,941   $299,850 4
Mar 30, 1984 22 $190,726 +92% 26 $7,336   $534,560 5
Apr 6, 1984 25 $150,145 -21% 31 $4,843   $734,446 6
Apr 13, 1984 21 $131,777 -12% 28 $4,706   $925,604 7
Apr 20, 1984 18 $235,910 +79% 62 $3,805   $1,233,416 8
Apr 27, 1984 17 $470,293 +99% 206 $2,283   $1,788,814 9
May 4, 1984 19 $372,174 -21% 179 $2,079   $2,350,407 10
May 11, 1984 18 $297,123 -20% 171 $1,738   $2,794,914 11
May 18, 1984 19 $350,835 +18% 199 $1,763   $3,294,727 12
May 25, 1984 15 $397,803 +13% 201 $1,979   $3,828,016 13
Jun 1, 1984 19 $140,096 -65% 139 $1,008   $4,070,686 14
Jun 8, 1984 19 $58,655 -58% 64 $916   $4,198,199 15
Jun 15, 1984 18 $90,298 +54% 86 $1,050   $4,322,050 16
Jun 22, 1984 19 $43,498 -52% 61 $713   $4,430,741 17
Jun 29, 1984 19 $30,721 -29% 40 $768   $4,491,645 18
Sep 8, 2000 58 $55,854   10 $5,585   $55,854 863
Sep 15, 2000 68 $30,971 -45% 11 $2,816   $120,707 864
Sep 22, 2000 86 $17,951 -42% 9 $1,995   $153,053 865
Sep 29, 2000 94 $13,426 -25% 10 $1,343   $175,044 866
Oct 6, 2000 95 $8,020 -40% 9 $891   $188,751 867

Daily Box Office Performance

Weekly Box Office Performance

DateRankGross% ChangeTheatersPer TheaterTotal GrossWeek
Mar 2, 1984 24 $43,125   3 $14,375   $43,125 1
Mar 9, 1984 24 $69,552 +61% 4 $17,388   $112,677 2
Mar 16, 1984 23 $87,762 +26% 5 $17,552   $200,439 3
Mar 23, 1984 22 $143,395 +63% 10 $14,340   $343,834 4
Mar 30, 1984 22 $240,467 +68% 26 $9,249   $584,301 5
Apr 6, 1984 23 $209,526 -13% 31 $6,759   $793,827 6
Apr 13, 1984 18 $203,679 -3% 28 $7,274   $997,506 7
Apr 20, 1984 18 $321,015 +58% 62 $5,178   $1,318,521 8
Apr 27, 1984 14 $659,712 +106% 206 $3,202   $1,978,233 9
May 4, 1984 18 $519,558 -21% 179 $2,903   $2,497,791 10
May 11, 1984 17 $446,101 -14% 171 $2,609   $2,943,892 11
May 18, 1984 17 $486,321 +9% 199 $2,444   $3,430,213 12
May 25, 1984 15 $500,377 +3% 201 $2,489   $3,930,590 13
Jun 1, 1984 15 $208,954 -58% 139 $1,503   $4,139,544 14
Jun 8, 1984 18 $92,208 -56% 64 $1,441   $4,231,752 15
Jun 15, 1984 15 $155,491 +69% 86 $1,808   $4,387,243 16
Jun 22, 1984 16 $73,681 -53% 61 $1,208   $4,460,924 17
Sep 8, 2000 51 $89,736   10 $8,974   $89,736 863
Sep 15, 2000 68 $45,366 -49% 11 $4,124   $135,102 864
Sep 22, 2000 90 $26,516 -42% 9 $2,946   $161,618 865
Sep 29, 2000 77 $19,113 -28% 10 $1,911   $180,731 866

Box Office Summary Per Territory

Territory Release
Date		 Opening
Weekend		 Opening
Weekend
Screens		 Maximum
Screens		 Theatrical
Engagements		 Total
Box Office		 Report
Date
New Zealand 7/2/2020 $0 0 1 1 $68 10/19/2022
 
International Total$68 10/19/2022

International Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time International Box Office (Rank 31,701-31,800) 31,728 $68
All Time International Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 30,201-30,300) 30,284 $68
All Time International Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 18,701-18,800) 18,779 $68
All Time International Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 27,601-27,700) 27,668 $68
All Time International Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 16,501-16,600) 16,535 $68
All Time International Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 4,801-4,900) 4,865 $68
All Time International Box Office for R Movies (Rank 4,001-4,100) 4,100 $68
All Time International Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 101-200) 181 $68

Worldwide Cumulative Box Office Records

RecordRankRevenue
All Time Worldwide Box Office (Rank 10,201-10,300) 10,254 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Non-Sequel Box Office (Rank 9,101-9,200) 9,149 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Original Screenplay Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,466 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Live Action Movies (Rank 8,801-8,900) 8,849 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Contemporary Fiction Movies (Rank 5,401-5,500) 5,468 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for Comedy Movies (Rank 2,001-2,100) 2,029 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for R Movies (Rank 2,801-2,900) 2,900 $4,736,270
All Time Worldwide Box Office for MGM Movies (Rank 201-300) 266 $4,736,270