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Best in Show (2000)

โ€œSome pets deserve a little more respect than others.โ€

6.9/10 ยท 703 votes 1h 31m pg-13 Comedy

#47 of 125 films from 2000 #960 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Christopher Guest ยท Written by Eugene Levy, Christopher Guest

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Overview

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.

Cast

Bob Balabanas Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III
Jennifer Coolidgeas Sherri Ann Cabot
Christopher Guestas Harlan Pepper
John Michael Higginsas Scott Donlan
Michael Hitchcockas Hamilton Swan
Eugene Levyas Gerry Fleck
Jane Lynchas Christy Cummings
Michael McKeanas Stefan Vanderhoof
Catherine O'Haraas Cookie Fleck
Parker Poseyas Meg Swan
Fred Willardas Buck Laughlin
Ed Begley Jr.as Hotel Manager
Patrick Cranshawas Leslie Ward Cabot
Linda Kashas Fay Berman

Facts

Release dateSeptember 29, 2000
Runtime91 min (1h 31m) โ€” shorter as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresComedy
LanguageEN
IMDbtt0218839

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Questions

How long is Best in Show?
Best in Show runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Is Best in Show worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.9/10 across 703 votes, which places it #47 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 63%) and #960 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Best in Show?
Best in Show was directed by Christopher Guest.
Who stars in Best in Show?
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.
What is Best in Show rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Best in Show?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/20310.

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