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Spinal Tap II: The End Continues | 2025 | R | – 3.3.6
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Why is “Spinal Tap II: The End Continues” rated R? The MPAA rating has been assigned for “language including some sexual references.” The Kids-In-Mind.com evaluation includes two women embracing and kissing, a man making an advance toward a woman, references to infidelity, people being pinned under a large stage decoration, a woman choking, discussions of 11 people dying in mysterious ways, several arguments and at least 14 F-words and other strong language. Read our parents’ guide below for details on sexual content, violence & strong language.
The quasi-real band featured in the classic 1984 mockumentary, which eventually broke up, decided they are getting back together for a final concert, and a sequel film. With Christopher Guest, Michael McKean, Harry Shearer, Rob Reiner, Valerie Franco, Fran Drescher, Griffin Matthews and Paul Shaffer. Directed by Rob Reiner. [Running Time: 1:23]
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues SEX/NUDITY 3
– A man makes a pass at a woman and she says that she is flattered but introduces another woman as her girlfriend and they hug and kiss tenderly.
► A man accuses another man of having sex with his wife; they argue and the other man denies the accusation. A man confesses to having had sex with another man’s wife. A man talks about meeting his partner in his cheese shop and she says that after tasting a particular cheese, she wanted to, “Take off my clothes and stay.” A woman talks about her relationship with a man and we see her in a church wearing a nun’s habit. A comment is made about “murder porn.” A man leading an exercise class for three men asks if anyone is having “penis pain.” A man says that he is going to meet his birth mother and cannot stay for a concert. Song lyrics include “Bitch school,” and “When you’re on all fours.” Lyrics to a song include, “Flesh tuxedo and pink torpedo.”
► A woman wears a low-cut tank top that reveals cleavage, bare shoulders, partial bare abdomen and the outline of her nipples through the fabric in several scenes. A stage decoration in the shape of a skull is shown from the back, the shape resembles buttocks covered with lace underwear and a cloud of smoke is expressed, accompanied by a flatulent sound (takes place during a rehearsal of a song entitled “Big Bottom”).
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues VIOLENCE/GORE 3
– A large stage decoration resembling Stonehenge collapses and lands on several people on stage: we see them yelling, one man complains of his legs being crushed and they are later seen in the hospital with casts and bandages. A woman chokes on food and a man does the Heimlich maneuver on her (we do not see the outcome). We hear that a man died and we see him in a rage throwing things off a desk and swinging a piece of wood while yelling. A man accidentally knocks over a stand of folding chairs. A video shows many people running down a steep hill and some tumble when they lose their footing.
► We hear that 11 people died in mysterious ways while playing drums for a band. We hear that a man died during a sneezing fit. A woman says that she is eating healthy to avoid the “curse” of drummers for a band dying. Three men argue while rehearsing for a concert in several scenes. A man accuses another man of having sex with his wife; they argue and the other man denies the accusation. A man jokingly titles a movie as “Night of the Assisted Living Dead.” People talk about murder podcasts. A man writes a song about his death. People talk about relationships ending, seeming strained and people not talking to each other after lifelong friendships. A man talks about writing a song to try to figure out what has changed in his relationship with a man. A man feels guilty for getting his friends to invest in cryptocurrency. A man wonders how a woman grew up to become a drummer and says, “It’s not natural.” We hear that a person died from choking on someone else’s vomit. A man asks a woman what vomit looks like as a decoration for a drum kit and she describes the color. A man says that he can’t play drums with a band because of a colonoscopy. A man talks about having cheese in a secret compartment in his guitar and says that a particular cheese would smell like a little person died and it would be smelly. A man says, “Farts are funny,” and a discussion ensues.
► A flaming skull with horns is seen on a giant screen as a large crowd chants for a band. A man talks about glue and that most of it is made from animals; he picks up a vial with glue made from a turtle and sniffs it causing the vial to be stuck in his nostril. A marketing agent tries to convince band members to die during a concert to guarantee their legacy. A group of people walks through a house in several scenes and we are told that they are taking a haunted house tour.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues LANGUAGE 6
– About 14 F-words, 5 sexual references, 5 scatological terms, 1 anatomical term, 12 mild obscenities, name-calling (weird, Smell the Glove Tour, dangerous gig, toxic personality, gloomy, sullen, Hell Hole, on edge), exclamations (oh my gosh), 4 religious exclamations (e.g. oh my God). | profanity glossary |
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues SUBSTANCE USE
– A remark is made about drugs. A man demonstrates a folding wine glass and pours wine into it (it leaks).
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues DISCUSSION TOPICS
– Cryptocurrency, bad investments, death of a friend, guilt, PTSD, legacy, aging, forgiveness, Druids, Stonehenge, death, jealousy, weakness, Paul McCartney, Elton John, Stormy Daniels.
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues MESSAGE
– Aging rock stars can still be funny.
CAVEATS
Be aware that while we do our best to avoid spoilers it is impossible to disguise all details and some may reveal crucial plot elements.
We've gone through several editorial changes since we started covering films in 1992 and older reviews are not as complete & accurate as recent ones; we plan to revisit and correct older reviews as resources and time permits.
Our ratings and reviews are based on the theatrically-released versions of films; on video there are often Unrated, Special, Director's Cut or Extended versions, (usually accurately labelled but sometimes mislabeled) released that contain additional content, which we did not review.
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