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Best in Show

2000Movie1 h 31 minPG-13

Comedy
80
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic787.4Rotten Tomatoes93%88%

A campy comedy movie about sports and show business.

Good for date night · friends night · party vibe

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Not for scares, brutality or romance.

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Story

Some pets deserve a little more respect than others.

The tension is palpable, the excitement is mounting and the heady scent of competition is in the air as hundreds of eager contestants from across America prepare to take part in what is undoubtedly one of the greatest events of their lives -- the Mayflower Dog Show. The canine contestants and their owners are as wondrously diverse as the great country that has bred them.

Feels like

  • Dog Show
  • Mockumentary
  • Situational Comedy
  • Eccentric Characters
  • Satire & Parody
  • Showbiz
  • Character-Driven Humor
  • Ensemble Cast
  • Quirky
  • Improvisational Feel

Cast

24 of 50

Crew

Directed by
Christopher Guest
Written by
Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest
Produced by
Karen Murphy
Music by
CJ Vanston

Everyone

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Facts

September 29, 2000 · 1 h 31 min · PG-13

Released
September 29, 2000
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
65 countries

Tropes

Happily Married, Noodle Incident, Tomboyish Name +9

  • Happily Married
  • Noodle Incident
  • Tomboyish Name
  • Everyone Has Standards
  • Red Oni, Blue Oni
  • Nice Guy
  • Never Heard That One Before
  • Big Damn Kiss
  • Gallows Humor
  • Too Much Information
  • Shown Their Work
  • Awful Wedded Life

12 of 58 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Best in Show?"

Questions about Best in Show

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Best in Show?

fuboTVParamount+The RokuPlex

In the United States, Best in Show streams on fuboTV and Paramount+, and it is free with ads on The Roku and Plex. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 4 other countries.

Is Best in Show worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 93%, and Metacritic 78).

Is Best in Show okay for kids?

PG-13Strong language

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Best in Show make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Can I half-watch Best in Show?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

What tropes does Best in Show use?

Happily MarriedNoodle IncidentTomboyish NameEveryone Has StandardsRed Oni, Blue OniNice GuyNever Heard That One BeforeBig Damn KissGallows HumorToo Much InformationShown Their WorkAwful Wedded Lifeand 46 more

TV Tropes lists 58 tropes for it, including Happily Married, Noodle Incident, and Tomboyish Name.