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 Mighty Wind, and For Your Consideration. Best in Show is presented as a documentary of five dogs and their owners destined to show in the Mayflower... Kennel Club Dog Show, held in Philadelphia. The documentary jumps between the owners as they prepare to leave for the show, arriving at the hotel, and preparing backstage before their dog takes the show. The owners and their dogs include: The owners and their dogs all arrive in time for the show, which is hosted by dog expert Trevor Beckwith , and oblivious "color" commentator Buck Laughlin . During the first round, Beatrice is disqualified when Hamilton cannot control her, but the other four dogs advance to the final round.
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| Release date: | September 8, 2000 |
| Directed by: | Christopher Guest |
| Rated: |  |
| Runtime: | 90 Minutes |
| Producer: | Karen Murphy |
| Editor: | Robert Leighton |
| Music by: | C. J. Vanston |
| Cinematography: | Roberto Schaefer |
| Screenplay by: | Christopher Guest, Eugene Levy |
| Estimated budget: | $10,000,000 |
| Genre: | Comedy |