Top 10 Comedy Films About Contests

Description: While primarily a comedy about transformation, the film includes a subplot where the professor enters a beauty contest to win back his love interest, adding a competitive edge to the humor.

Fact: Eddie Murphy played multiple roles in the film, showcasing his versatility as an actor.

Description: A small-town community stages a musical to celebrate their town's sesquicentennial, hoping to impress a Broadway producer. The film's humor comes from the amateurish performances and the characters' delusions of grandeur.

Fact: The film was directed by Christopher Guest, known for his mockumentary style. It was shot in a real small town in Missouri.

Description: A dark comedy about a small-town beauty pageant where contestants will stop at nothing to win, including sabotage. The film satirizes the cutthroat world of beauty pageants with a mix of humor and dark twists.

Fact: The film was inspired by the real-life documentary "American Beauty" about the Miss America pageant. It features a young Kirsten Dunst in one of her breakout roles.

Description: A male model competes in a "walk-off" to save the world, blending high fashion with slapstick comedy. The film's absurdity and satire of the fashion industry make it a standout in this list.

Fact: The film's famous "Blue Steel" pose became a cultural phenomenon, and Ben Stiller, who stars and directs, improvised many of the film's comedic moments.

Description: This film follows an FBI agent who goes undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a terrorist attack. The blend of action, comedy, and the absurdity of beauty pageant culture makes it a perfect fit for this list.

Fact: Sandra Bullock, who plays the lead, actually competed in a real beauty pageant to prepare for her role. Also, the film was so popular it spawned a sequel.

Description: While not strictly about a contest, this political comedy involves a congressional race turned into a comedic battle between two candidates with very different approaches to campaigning.

Fact: Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis improvised many of their scenes, leading to some of the film's most memorable moments.

Description: Two middle-aged men compete for an internship at Google, facing off against younger, tech-savvy competitors. The film humorously explores generational differences and the absurdity of modern job interviews.

Fact: The film was actually shot at Google's headquarters, with real Google employees making cameo appearances.

Description: Although not a traditional contest, the film features a tattoo competition where the protagonist's journey of self-discovery and growth is humorously portrayed.

Fact: The film is semi-autobiographical, drawing from the life of Pete Davidson, who stars in and co-wrote the movie.

Description: A mockumentary that follows the eccentric owners and their dogs as they prepare for the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show. The film's humor lies in the over-the-top personalities and the ridiculous lengths people go to for their pets.

Fact: The film features an ensemble cast of comedians, including Christopher Guest, who also directed. Many of the dogs in the film were actual show dogs.

Description: A mockumentary about a high-stakes poker tournament where the players are as colorful as their strategies. The film pokes fun at the world of professional poker with its quirky characters and comedic situations.

Fact: The film was co-written by Zak Penn, who also wrote "The Incredible Hulk." It features a mix of well-known comedians and poker players.