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List of the best Christopher Guest movies, ranked best to worst with movie trailers when available. Christopher Guest's highest grossing movies have received a lot of accolades over the years, earning millions upon millions around the world. The order of these top Christopher Guest movies is decided by how many votes they receive, so only highly rated Christopher Guest movies will be at the top of the list. Christopher Guest has been in a lot of films, so people often debate each other over what the greatest Christopher Guest movie of all time is. If you and a friend are arguing about this then use this list of the most entertaining Christopher Guest films to end the squabble once and for all.
If you think the best Christopher Guest role isn't at the top, then upvote it so it has the chance to become number one. The greatest Christopher Guest performances didn't necessarily come from the best movies, but in most cases they go hand in hand.
List features films like A Few Good Men, Death Wish.
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8714Best in Show
Jane Lynch, Jennifer CoolidgeReleased: 2000
Directed by: Christopher Guest
Best in Show is a 2000 American improvisational comedy film written and directed by... more2
5712Waiting for Guffman
David Cross, Parker PoseyReleased: 1997
Directed by: Christopher Guest
Waiting for Guffman is a comedy in the documentary style starring, co-written and directed by... more3
6722This Is Spinal Tap
Billy Crystal, Fran DrescherReleased: 1984
Directed by: Rob Reiner
This Is Spinal Tap is an American 1984 rock music mockumentary written, scored by, and... more4
6020A Mighty Wind
Jane Lynch, Jennifer CoolidgeReleased: 2003
Directed by: Christopher Guest
A Mighty Wind is a 2003 American mockumentary comedy-drama film about a folk music reunion... more5
427The Princess Bride
Billy Crystal, Robin WrightReleased: 1987
Directed by: Rob Reiner
The Princess Bride is a 1987 American romantic comedy fantasy adventure film directed and... more6
399Little Shop of Horrors
Bill Murray, Steve MartinReleased: 1986
Directed by: Frank Oz
Little Shop of Horrors is a 1986 American rock musical horror comedy film directed by Frank... more7
264The Invention of Lying
Jennifer Garner, Tina FeyReleased: 2009
Directed by: Ricky Gervais, Matthew Robinson
The Invention of Lying is a 2009 fantasy romantic comedy film that was written and directed by... more8
218Death Wish
Jeff Goldblum, Charles BronsonReleased: 1974
Directed by: Michael Winner
This film is a 1974 American vigilante action film loosely based on the novel of the same name... more9
186The Long Riders
Dennis Quaid, Randy QuaidReleased: 1980
Directed by: Walter Hill
The Long Riders is a 1980 western film directed by Walter Hill. It was produced by James... more10
175A Few Good Men
Tom Cruise, Demi MooreReleased: 1992
Directed by: Rob Reiner
A Few Good Men is a 1992 American legal drama film directed by Rob Reiner, based on the play... more11
2418For Your Consideration
Sarah Shahi, Sandra OhReleased: 2006
Directed by: Christopher Guest
For Your Consideration is a 2006 comedy film directed by Christopher Guest. It was co-written... more
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125Small Soldiers
Sarah Michelle Gellar, Kirsten DunstReleased: 1998
Directed by: Joe Dante
Small Soldiers is a 1998 American science fiction action film directed by Joe Dante. The film... more13
72A Piano for Mrs. Cimino
Bette Davis, Christopher GuestReleased: 1982
Directed by: George Schaefer
A Piano for Mrs. Cimino is a 1982 American television movie produced and directed by George... more14
2117Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian
Amy Adams, Robin WilliamsReleased: 2009
Directed by: Shawn Levy
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian is a 2009 American adventure comedy film... more15
92The Missing Link
Bill Murray, Christopher GuestReleased: 1980
Directed by: Picha
The Missing Link is a 1980 French–Belgian animated film written and directed by Picha. Though... more16
54It Happened One Christmas
Orson Welles, Cloris LeachmanReleased: 1977
Directed by: Donald Wrye
It Happened One Christmas is a 1977 made-for-television film starring Marlo Thomas and Wayne... more17
25Tarzoon, Shame of the Jungle
Bill Murray, John BelushiReleased: 1975
Directed by: Boris Szulzinger, Picha
Tarzoon: Shame of the Jungle is a 1975 adult-oriented French/Belgian animated film directed by... more18
137Mrs Henderson Presents
Judi Dench, Bob HoskinsReleased: 2005
Directed by: Stephen Frears
Mrs Henderson Presents is a 2005 British comedy film written by American playwright Martin... more
1927The Billion Dollar Bubble
James Woods, Christopher GuestReleased: 1978
Directed by: Brian Gibson
The Billion Dollar Bubble is a 1976 film made for the BBC series Horizon and directed by Brian... more20
95The Return of Spinal Tap
Robin Williams, Jamie Lee CurtisReleased: 1992
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72Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead
Christopher Guest, Harry ShearerReleased: 2009
Spinal Tap: Back from the Dead is a 2009 comedy film....22
99Sticky Fingers
Helen Slater, Christopher GuestReleased: 1988
Directed by: Catlin Adams
Sticky Fingers is a 1988 film directed by Catlin Adams and co-written with Melanie Mayron.... more23
68Heartbeeps
Bernadette Peters, Jerry GarciaReleased: 1981
Directed by: Allan Arkush
Heartbeeps is a 1981 romantic sci-fi comedy film about two robots who fall in love and decide... more24
811Beyond Therapy
Jeff Goldblum, Christopher GuestReleased: 1987
Directed by: Robert Altman
Beyond Therapy is a 1987 American comedy film written and directed by Robert Altman, based on... more25
57National Lampoon: Lemmings
Chevy Chase, John BelushiReleased: 1973
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