Christopher Guest

Christopher Guest

February 5, 1948 · 78 years old

Christopher Haden-Guest, 5th Baron Haden-Guest (born February 5, 1948), known professionally as Christopher Guest, is an American and British actor, comedian, screenwriter and director. Guest has written, directed, and starred in his series of comedy films shot in mockumentary style. He co-wrote and…

Known For

21 titles
1
The Princess Bride

The Princess Bride

1987 · 1h 38m · Movie

A bedridden boy's grandfather reads him the story of a farmboy-turned-pirate who encounters numerous obstacles, enemies and allies in his quest to be reunited with his true love.

8.0
2
A Few Good Men

A Few Good Men

1992 · 2h 18m · Movie

A military lawyer intends to prove that two US Marines charged with murdering a fellow Marine were only following their base commander's orders.

7.7
3
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian

2009 · 1h 45m · Movie

Security guard Larry Daley infiltrates the Smithsonian Institution in order to rescue Jedediah and Octavius, who have been shipped to the museum by mistake.

6.0
4
This Is Spinal Tap

This Is Spinal Tap

1984 · 1h 22m · Movie

Spinal Tap, one of England's loudest bands, is chronicled by film director Marty DiBergi on what proves to be a fateful tour.

7.9
5
Little Shop of Horrors

Little Shop of Horrors

1986 · 1h 34m · Movie

A nerdy florist finds his chance for success and romance with the help of a giant man-eating plant who demands to be fed.

7.1
6
Best in Show

Best in Show

2000 · 1h 30m · Movie

A behind-the-scenes look into the highly competitive and cut-throat world of dog shows through the eyes of a group of ruthless dog owners.

7.5
7
Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

Spinal Tap II: The End Continues

2025 · 1h 23m · Movie

The band reunite after a 15-year break for one final concert.

6.2
8
Waiting for Guffman

Waiting for Guffman

1997 · 1h 24m · Movie

An aspiring director and the marginally talented amateur cast of a hokey small-town Missouri musical production go overboard when they learn that someone from Broadway will be in attendance.

7.4
9
A Mighty Wind

A Mighty Wind

2003 · 1h 31m · Movie

Mockumentary captures the reunion of 1960s folk trio the Folksmen as they prepare for a show at The Town Hall to memorialize a recently deceased concert promoter.

7.2
10
Mascots

Mascots

2016 · 1h 29m · Movie

A look into the world of competitive mascots.

5.8
11
Almost Heroes

Almost Heroes

1998 · 1h 30m · Movie

Two bumbling explorers hope to beat Lewis & Clarke to the Pacific Ocean as they race across America's western frontier in the early 1800's.

5.8
12
Mrs. Henderson Presents

Mrs. Henderson Presents

2005 · 1h 43m · Movie

Laura Henderson buys an old London theater and opens it up as the Windmill, a performance hall which goes down in history for, among other things, its all-nude revues.

7.0
13
For Your Consideration

For Your Consideration

2006 · 1h 26m · Movie

Three actors learn that their respective performances in the film "Home for Purim," a drama set in the mid-1940s American South, are generating award-season buzz.

6.3
14
The Long Riders

The Long Riders

1980 · 1h 40m · Movie

The origins, exploits and the ultimate fate of the Jesse James gang is told in a sympathetic portrayal of the bank robbers made up of brothers who begin their legendary bank raids because of revenge.

6.9
15
The Big Picture

The Big Picture

1989 · 1h 40m · Movie

Film school grad Nick Chapman thought his career was made after his award winning short film, but discovered Hollywood wasn't as easy as it seems.

6.2
16
Girlfriends

Girlfriends

1978 · 1h 28m · Movie

A photographer and her girlfriend are roommates. She is stuck with small-change shooting jobs and dreams of success. When her roommate decides to get married and leave, she feels hurt and has to learn how to deal with living alone.

7.2
17
Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

Drunk Stoned Brilliant Dead

2015 · 1h 38m · Movie

A look at the history of the American comedy publication and production company, National Lampoon, from its beginning in the 1970s to 2010, featuring rare and never-before-seen footage.

7.2
18
Heartbeeps

Heartbeeps

1981 · 1h 18m · Movie

Two household robots run away and try to start a family.

4.2
19
Beyond Therapy

Beyond Therapy

1987 · 1h 33m · Movie

A few unusual characters and their unconventional therapists cross paths resulting in hilarious interactions.

4.8
20
Misery Loves Comedy

Misery Loves Comedy

2015 · 1h 34m · Movie

Over fifty very famous American, Canadian, British and Australian funny people (filmmakers, writers, actors and comedians) share life and professional journeys and insights, in an effort to shed light on the thesis: Do you have to...

6.3
21
It Happened One Christmas

It Happened One Christmas

1977 · 1h 49m · Movie

In the spirit of "It's a Wonderful Life" (1946), a young woman must give up her dream and remain in her small hometown as head of her family's Building and Loan business.

6.0