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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Comedy · Music · 2025

The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.

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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

2025 Comedy · Music 1h 23m

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6.2 / 10

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The now estranged bandmates of Spinal Tap are forced to reunite for one final concert, hoping it will solidify their place in the pantheon of rock 'n' roll.

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The people responsible.

Directed by

Rob Reiner

Written by

Rob Reiner · Michael McKean · Christopher Guest · Harry Shearer

Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

Nigel Tufnel

Michael McKean

Michael McKean

David St. Hubbins

Harry Shearer

Harry Shearer

Derek Smalls

Rob Reiner

Rob Reiner

Marty DiBergi

V

Valerie Franco

Didi Crockett

CJ Vanston

CJ Vanston

Caucasian Jeff

Jean Cromie

Jean Cromie

Oxygen

Court is in session

Put Spinal Tap II: The End Continues on trial.

Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.

The defence The Sentimental Softie

“Sincerity is not manipulation.”

The film risks embarrassment to make emotion communal, and that openness is harder than fashionable detachment.

The prosecution The Cool Ironist

“The strings are showing.”

Every cue tells you exactly what to feel and when, leaving sentiment to do the work character should have done.