Mascots
An affectionate mockumentary follows a motley field of performers chasing glory in the bizarre world of competitive mascots.
Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Mild
- Complexity
- Simple
- Violence
- None
- witty
- deadpan
- gentle
- lazy sunday
- comedy marathon
What critics said
Critics found the ensemble's gentle mockumentary humor appealing but uneven, overly broad, and limited by a disjointed structure and thin plot.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
The film follows numerous mascot competitors through loosely connected episodes surrounding the championship event.
The competitive mascot world is examined through documentary-style attention to performers, personalities, and interviews.
Mascot competitors such as Robyn Wexler, Mindy Murray, and Sol Lumpkin are presented as broad but human comic personalities.
The characters pursue recognition in the highly specialized world of competitive mascots despite its marginal cultural status.
Films like Mascots, and why
Best in Show
shared mockumentary format, improvised ensemble comedy, and affectionately broad social satire
A Mighty Wind
shared christopher guest mockumentary style, eccentric competitors, and dry ensemble humor
Waiting for Guffman
shared documentary-style comedy, regional subculture satire, and character-driven absurdity
Movie Details
- Director
- Christopher Guest
- Release Date
- 2016-09-10
- Runtime
- 94 min
- Rating
- 5.4 / 10 (208)
Cast
- Carrie Aizley
- Sarah Baker
- Bob Balaban
- Ed Begley Jr.
- Tom Bennett
- Maria Blasucci
- Jennifer Coolidge
- Kerry Godliman
- Matt Griesser
- Christopher Guest
Where to watch in United States
- Streaming
- Netflix, IndieFlix, Netflix Standard with Ads
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Mascots about?
- An affectionate mockumentary follows a motley field of performers chasing glory in the bizarre world of competitive mascots.
- What is Mascots like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Mascots as measured, its intensity as mild and its storytelling as simple.
- Is Mascots violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in Mascots.
- What did critics think of Mascots?
- Critics found the ensemble's gentle mockumentary humor appealing but uneven, overly broad, and limited by a disjointed structure and thin plot.
- Which films are like Mascots?
- Films with a similar feel include Best in Show, A Mighty Wind, and Waiting for Guffman.
- How long is Mascots?
- Mascots runs 94 minutes.
- Where can I watch Mascots?
- In United States, Mascots streams on Netflix, IndieFlix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
