Movies like Waiting for Guffman

Drop Dead Gorgeous takes on a mockumentary format to poke fun at the world of beauty pageants in small-town America. Its comedic sensibility and satire will appeal to those who love the absurdity and character-driven humor of Waiting for Guffman.

Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping is a modern mockumentary that parodies the music industry and celebrity culture. Its irreverent humor and format draw inspiration from films like Waiting for Guffman, making it a must-watch for fans of the genre.

Directed by Christopher Guest, who also directed Waiting for Guffman, Best in Show is a mocumentary that lampoons the eccentric world of dog shows. It shares the same mockumentary style and dry humor, with several actors from Waiting for Guffman reprising similar roles in an entirely different setting.

Another Christopher Guest mockumentary, A Mighty Wind satirizes the folk music scene with many of the same ensemble cast members as Waiting for Guffman. The film's well-crafted comedy and improvisational style will resonate with fans of Guest’s particular brand of humor.

Once again directed by Christopher Guest, For Your Consideration circles around the hopeful anticipation of an independent film's cast as they catch wind of potential award nominations. Like Waiting for Guffman, it offers a satirical glimpse into the anxieties and absurdities of show business.

The Grand follows the mockumentary style as it tells a fictitious story of a poker tournament. The improvisational comedy and ensemble cast including several comedic actors familiar to the genre make it akin to the humor seen in Waiting for Guffman.