Movies like This Is Spinal Tap

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is a modern mockumentary that satirizes the music industry, particularly the world of pop stardom. Its irreverent humor and mockumentary format make it a spiritual successor to This Is Spinal Tap for those who enjoy a good laugh at the expense of music icons.

Walk Hard: The Dewey Cox Story parodies the biopic genre and the story conventions of legendary musicians' lives. If the idea of a spoof on the musical mythology, akin to This Is Spinal Tap, sounds appealing, then the trials and tribulations of Dewey Cox are sure to deliver laughs.

Best in Show is a mockumentary comedy that captures the quirky and competitive world of dog shows. If the satirical humor and improvisational style of This Is Spinal Tap had you in stitches, Best in Show’s eccentric characters and hilarious commentary on the peculiar subculture of dog enthusiasts is sure to be a hit with you.

Waiting for Guffman, another gem directed by Christopher Guest, shares the mockumentary style of This Is Spinal Tap. It follows the antics of a small-town theatre group as they prepare an overly ambitious production, with plenty of deadpan humor that will resonate with Spinal Tap aficionados.

A Mighty Wind reunites many of the cast members from This Is Spinal Tap for a mockumentary that parodies the folk music scene. Fans of Spinal Tap's humorous take on rock 'n' roll documentaries will appreciate A Mighty Wind's similarly clever and affectionate send-up of another musical genre.

CB4 is a comedy that pokes fun at the world of gangsta rap. Much like This Is Spinal Tap, it delivers a fake documentary format and a satirical narrative that skewers a particular musical subculture while offering plenty of laughs for fans of music-related spoofs.

For Your Consideration takes a humorous look at the desperation and absurdity that can ensue during awards season in Hollywood. While this film doesn't focus on music, it shares the mockumentary approach and satirical bite of This Is Spinal Tap, targeting the film industry this time.

Fear of a Black Hat is like This Is Spinal Tap but with a focus on the world of hip-hop. The mockumentary style, sharp satire, and humorous take on the music genre's clichés will entertain those who appreciate Spinal Tap’s incisive wit and musical mockery.