Best in Show
Some pets deserve a little more respect than others.
2000 • 91 min • Comedy
Synopsis
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 12- 69 Audience · 694 · 100%
This mockumentary follows five eccentric dog owners and their beloved canines as they prepare for and compete in the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show. It’s a hilarious look at human quirks, obsessive passions, and the unique bond between people and their pets. The film gently pokes fun at the competitive world of dog shows.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 4/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 0/10
Heads up
- Adult humor and innuendo
- Some mild language
- Brief social drinking
What it models well
- Loyalty and companionship
- Pursuing passions
- Accepting differences
Talk about it after
- What makes the characters funny or relatable?
- The nature of competition
- How do the owners reflect their dogs?
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Top billed cast
Director: Christopher Guest • Crew: Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
Trailers & clips
Press Conference (2000) | TIFF REWIND
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.9/10 (694)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0218839
- Official site
- www.warnerbros.com
