Movies like For Your Consideration

This Is Spinal Tap is the cult classic mockumentary that takes a comedic look at the world of rock 'n' roll. Directed by Rob Reiner and co-written by Christopher Guest, it provides an early example of the deadpan humor and improvisational style that Guest perfects in For Your Consideration.

Best in Show is directed by Christopher Guest, the same mastermind behind For Your Consideration, and features a brilliant ensemble cast including some familiar faces. Like For Your Consideration, this mockumentary takes a satirical look at its subject matter, this time focusing on the eccentric participants of a prestigious dog show.

The Player is a satirical film that provides a cynical, behind-the-scenes look at Hollywood's power dynamics, much like For Your Consideration. It blends a thriller with dark comedy elements and offers a critique on the movie business that fans of Christopher Guest's film would appreciate.

Bowfinger, starring Steve Martin and Eddie Murphy, is a comedy about a down-and-out producer who assembles a ragtag crew to shoot a film with the biggest star in Hollywood, without his knowledge. Its humorous take on the lengths people will go to in the film industry aligns with the comedic essence of For Your Consideration.

Waiting for Guffman is another mockumentary from Christopher Guest that serves as a precursor to For Your Consideration. Following a small-town theater group, it captures the same behind-the-scenes satirical humor as they prepare for a performance that they believe will launch them into stardom.

Reuniting many of the cast members from For Your Consideration, A Mighty Wind is similarly a satirical look at the folk music scene. Directed by Christopher Guest, it again features his signature mockumentary style and finds humor in the quirks and idiosyncrasies of its characters.