Best in Show

Best in Show is a 2000 improvisational comedy film that follows five entrants in a prestigious dog show. The film focuses on the slightly surreal interactions among the various owners and handlers as they travel to the show and compete. Much of the dialogue was improvised. Christopher Guest directed; he also co-wrote the script with Eugene Levy. Many in the cast and crew were also involved in the films This Is Spinal Tap, Waiting for Guffman, A M... More

Initial release date:

  • Sep 8, 2000

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Rating:

PG-13 (USA)

Runtime:

  • 1 h 30 min

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Also known as:

  • Best in show,
  • Dog Show,
  • Dog Show!,
  • Dogumentary

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Directed by

Christopher Guest

Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born February 5, 1948), better known as Christopher Guest, is an American screenwriter, composer, musician, director, actor, and comedian. He is most widely known in Hollywood for having written, directed and starred in several improvisational ...

Tagline:

  • Some pets deserve a little more respect than others.

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Release date(s):

Film release region Release Date Film release distribution medium
  • 2000
  • May 15, 2001
  • Sep 29, 2000
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Runtime:

  • 1 h 30 min

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Estimated budget:

Currency Amount
  • 10,000,000
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