Best in Show(2000)
Some pets deserve a little more respect than others.
Best in Show 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.
Best in Show (2000) is a comedy film directed by Christopher Guest, released on September 29, 2000 with a runtime of 1h 31m. It stars Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest and John Michael Higgins. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 699 ratings.
- Director:
- Christopher Guest
- Writers:
- Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy
- Producers:
- Karen Murphy
- Cinematographer:
- Roberto Schaefer
- Composer:
- CJ Vanston
- Production:
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- Status:
- Released
Best in Show (2000) Trailer
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Press Conference (2000) | TIFF REWIND
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Best in Show Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bob Balaban
as Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III
Jennifer Coolidge
as Sherri Ann Cabot
Christopher Guest
as Harlan Pepper
John Michael Higgins
as Scott Donlan
Michael Hitchcock
as Hamilton Swan
Eugene Levy
as Gerry Fleck
Jane Lynch
as Christy Cummings
Michael McKean
as Stefan Vanderhoof
Catherine O'Hara
as Cookie Fleck
Parker Posey
as Meg Swan
Fred Willard
as Buck Laughlin
Ed Begley Jr.
as Hotel Manager
Key crew
Directed by Christopher Guest, written by Christopher Guest and Eugene Levy, produced by Karen Murphy.
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Best in Show Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 699 ratings.
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Best in Show – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Best in Show online?
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Best in Show (2000) is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Best in Show?
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The main cast of Best in Show (2000) includes Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins and Michael Hitchcock. The film was directed by Christopher Guest. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Best in Show released?
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Best in Show was released on September 29, 2000 and runs for 1h 31m.
Is Best in Show worth watching?
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Best in Show (2000) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 699 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Best in Show?
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Yes. The official Best in Show trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.