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'This Is Spinal Tap' (1984) -

This mockumentary following the English heavy metal band Spinal Tap became a cult classic in the genre. Rolling Stone calls it "the funniest, truest, most emotionally honest movie ever made about rock-and-roll and the people who live for it."

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'Borat: Cultural Learnings of America for Make Benefit Glorious Nation of Kazakhstan' (2006) -

Starring Sacha Baron Cohen's best-known character, the movie follows Borat's travels through America.

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'Best in Show' (2000) -

The movie delves into the competitive world of dog shows and follows five dog owners competing at the Mayflower Kennel Club Dog Show.

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'Drop Dead Gorgeous' (1999) -

This movie mocks the crazy world of teen beauty pageants in a hilarious way.

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'What We Do in the Shadows' (2014) -

Starring Taika Waititi, this film follows the lives of a group of vampire housemates.

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'Brüno' (2009) -

The movie follows Austrian fashion guru and journalist Brüno Gehard, who moves to the US and brings with him his shenanigans.

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'Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping' (2016) -

The movie follows Conner Friel's (Andy Samberg) solo career after he leaves the pop-rap group The Style Boyz.

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'For Your Consideration' (2006) -

Three actors learn that their performances in the movie 'Home for Purim' might be nominated for the Oscars.

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'Surf's Up' (2007) -

A documentary crew follows a teenage surfing penguin as he leaves his Antarctica home in search of big waves and success.

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'Borat Subsequent Moviefilm' (2020) -

Our favorite Kazakhstani is back for more hilarious moments. Another mockumentary not to be missed.

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'A Hard Day's Night' (1964) -

This mockumentary follows the Beatles as they prepare for a television performance.

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'District 9' (2009) -

This movie is about an internment camp in Johannesburg, South Africa, where aliens have been living since 1982.

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'Waiting for Guffman' (1996) -

A small town theater director tries to make his production big enough to go to Broadway, but struggles to work with an amateur cast.

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'The Last Polka' (1985) -

This Canadian film is about the final concert of two brothers' polka act.

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'A Mighty Wind' (2003) -

Three folk bands reunite for the first time in many years for a tribute concert following the death of their manager.

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'7 Days in Hell' (2015) -

Two tennis foes compete against each other in an epic match that lasts for seven days.

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'Tour de Pharmacy' (2017) -

The world of competitive cycling and doping are covered in this movie set during the 1982 Tour de France.

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'Bob Roberts' (1992) -

This black comedy/mockumentary follows a right-wing conservative folk singer running for the US senate.

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'Zelig' (1983) -

A man becomes famous for looking and acting like whoever he's around. The story is set in the 1920s.

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'Man Bites Dog' (1992) -

A crew of documentary filmmakers follow a serial killer in this Belgian black comedy.

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'Take the Money and Run' (1969) -

Woody Allen works his magic, this time as a fictional bank robber.

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'Fear of a Black Hat' (1993) -

Sociologist Nina Blackburn (Kasi Lemmons) follows and studies gangsta rap group N.W.H. and its members Ice Cold, Tasty Taste, and Tone Def.

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'The Rutles - All You Need Is Cash' (1978) -

This mockumentary featuring a satirical Beatles knock-off band is a joy to watch!

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'Mike Bassett: England Manager' (2001) -

An unlikely lower-division manager takes England's national soccer team to the World Cup.

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'Punishment Park' (1971) -

President Nixon declares a state of emergency as US prisons reach full capacity.

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'The Gods Must Be Crazy' (1980) -

This hilarious South African movie follows a hunter-gatherer's journey from his tribe to civilization after a Coke bottle falls from the sky and hits him in the head.

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'Mascots' (2016) -

This movie follows the lives of sports mascots competing for a very special award called the Gold Fluffy.

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