Top 10 Comedy Films About Contests

Description: While not strictly about a contest, the film features a memorable scene where Dan Aykroyd's character enters a hot dog eating contest, leading to comedic chaos.

Fact: John Candy and Dan Aykroyd had previously worked together in "The Blues Brothers." The film was shot in various locations in Wisconsin.

Description: Professor Sherman Klump invents a weight-loss formula that turns him into Buddy Love, leading to a series of comedic events including a beauty pageant where he competes.

Fact: Eddie Murphy played seven different characters in the film. The movie is a remake of the 1963 Jerry Lewis film of the same name.

Description: A mockumentary about a small-town community theater troupe preparing for a performance in hopes of being discovered by a Broadway producer. The film highlights the absurdity of local talent shows.

Fact: Much of the dialogue was improvised by the cast. The film was the first of Christopher Guest's series of mockumentaries.

Description: Derek Zoolander, a dim-witted male model, enters a contest to regain his status as the top male model, only to find himself embroiled in a plot to assassinate a political leader.

Fact: Ben Stiller directed, co-wrote, and starred in the film. The character of Hansel was originally written for Owen Wilson, who was unavailable at the time.

Description: FBI agent Gracie Hart goes undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a terrorist attack. Her lack of grace and charm makes for some hilarious moments as she navigates the world of beauty queens.

Fact: Sandra Bullock did most of her own stunts, including the famous fight scene in the bathroom. The film was originally intended to be a drama but was rewritten as a comedy.

Description: Two rival politicians engage in a comedic battle for a congressional seat, turning their campaign into a series of absurd and hilarious contests.

Fact: Will Ferrell and Zach Galifianakis had previously worked together in "The Hangover" series. The film was inspired by real-life political campaigns.

Description: This mockumentary follows eccentric dog owners as they prepare for the prestigious Mayflower Dog Show. The film satirizes the competitive spirit of dog shows and the quirky personalities of the participants.

Fact: The film features improvised dialogue, with actors given only an outline of the scene. Many of the dogs in the movie were actually owned by the cast members.

Description: This dark comedy follows a small-town beauty pageant where contestants will stop at nothing to win, including sabotage and murder.

Fact: The film features a mix of well-known actors and real-life beauty queens. It was initially released with an R rating but was later re-edited for a PG-13 version.

Description: A poker tournament becomes the backdrop for this comedy, where various characters compete for a grand prize, showcasing their unique quirks and strategies.

Fact: The film was entirely improvised, with actors given only the basic premise of their characters. Woody Harrelson and David Cross are among the cast.

Description: Two middle-aged salesmen compete for an internship at Google, facing off against younger, tech-savvy competitors in a series of challenges.

Fact: Google allowed the film to be shot on their campus, making it one of the few movies to feature the real Googleplex. Vince Vaughn and Owen Wilson had previously starred together in "Wedding Crashers."