7.9
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Best in Show (2000)
Best in Show (2000)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Center
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
LGBTQ: Positive
Viewer Rating
7.9
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Center
Primary
The film is a mockumentary satirizing the eccentricities of competitive dog show participants, focusing on character-driven humor and human foibles rather than engaging with or promoting any specific political ideology or societal critique, thus remaining neutral.
The movie primarily features a traditional, predominantly white cast without explicit DEI-driven casting choices. Its narrative focuses on comedic satire of dog show culture and does not engage in critical portrayals of traditional identities or center DEI themes.
Secondary
The film features a prominent gay couple whose stable and loving relationship is normalized within the narrative. Humor stems from their unique personalities and shared interests, not their sexual orientation. Their depiction is respectful and integrated, contributing to an overall positive portrayal of LGBTQ+ characters.
The film "Best in Show" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the eccentric lives of dog show contestants and their pets, with no plot points or character arcs related to transsexual identity.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
Best in Show is an original film with characters created specifically for this movie. There is no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters from which a gender swap could occur.
Best in Show is an original mockumentary film featuring characters created specifically for the movie. There are no pre-existing canonical or historical character baselines to establish a race swap.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
7.5
6.9
Critic Ratings
9.3
7.8
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