Movie

Best in Show

“Some pets deserve a little more respect than others.”

★ 6.9(683)20001h 30m

Best in Show is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in New Zealand. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

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Good to know

Director: Christopher Guest
Release date: 2000-09-29
Runtime: 1h 30m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Castle Rock Entertainment

Best in Show — trailer

About Best in Show

Best in Show is a 2000 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Christopher Guest, starring Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge and Christopher Guest. It has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.9/10 from 683 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Best in Show in New Zealand — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

Bob Balaban

Dr. Theodore W. Millbank, III

Jennifer Coolidge

Sherri Ann Cabot

Christopher Guest

Harlan Pepper

John Michael Higgins

Scott Donlan

Michael Hitchcock

Hamilton Swan

Eugene Levy

Gerry Fleck

Jane Lynch

Christy Cummings

Michael McKean

Stefan Vanderhoof

Catherine O'Hara

Cookie Fleck

Parker Posey

Meg Swan

Fred Willard

Buck Laughlin

Ed Begley Jr.

Hotel Manager

Themes & keywords

philadelphia, pennsylvaniapet shopillinoispoodlemockumentarydogterrierkimonodog showpetsanimal show

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Best in Show in New Zealand?+

In New Zealand, Best in Show is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Best in Show on Netflix?+

Best in Show is not on Netflix in New Zealand right now.

How long is Best in Show?+

Best in Show has a runtime of 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

Who stars in Best in Show?+

Best in Show stars Bob Balaban, Jennifer Coolidge, Christopher Guest, John Michael Higgins and Michael Hitchcock.

When did Best in Show come out?+

Best in Show is a 2000 movie directed by Christopher Guest.

What genre is Best in Show?+

Best in Show is Comedy film.

Who directed Best in Show?+

Best in Show was directed by Christopher Guest.