# Best in Show (2000)

> An affectionate mockumentary turns a prestigious dog show into a showcase for competitive obsession, eccentric personalities, and impeccably deadpan American comedy.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/8043

## Facts

- Runtime: 91 min
- Genres: Comedy
- Director: Christopher Guest
- Cast: Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins, Michael Hitchcock, Eugene Levy, Jane Lynch, Michael McKean
- TMDB rating: 6.9/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0218839/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: moderate
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: none
- Mood: witty, deadpan, irreverent, lazy sunday, group movie night

## Synopsis

A hilarious look at the quirky world of dog shows and the eccentric owners who love them.

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