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Mascots (2016)
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Mascots (2016)

Genre
Comedy
Release Date
October 13, 2016
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/title/80075476
Genre
Comedy
Release Date
October 13, 2016
MPAA Rating
-
Duration
89 minute(s)
Production Budget
20
Studio
Netflix
Official Site
http://www.netflix.com/title/80075476
Director
Christopher Guest
Producer
Karen Murphy
Screenwriter
Christopher Guest, Jim Piddock
Starring
  • Parker Posey as Cindi Babineaux
  • Zach Woods
  • Jane Lynch as Gabby Monkhouse
  • Jennifer Coolidge as Jolene Lumpkin
  • Sandra Rosko
  • John Michael Higgins
  • Ed Begley Jr.
  • Bob Balaban
  • Fred Willard as Greg Gammons Jr.
  • Oscar Nunez
  • Harry Shearer
  • Sarah Baker
  • Tom Bennett
  • Susan Yeagley
  • Don Lake
  • Michael Hitchcock
  • Kerry Godliman

In the fiercely competitive and absurdly passionate world of professional sports mascots, the quest for the prestigious Gold Fluffy Award brings together a collection of eccentric performers. Directed by Christopher Guest, this mockumentary-style comedy follows hopefuls like the deeply committed Cindi Babineaux (Parker Posey), whose "Fist" routine is a personal art form, and the hapless Owen Golly Jr. (Tom Bennett), who is desperately trying to escape his father's legacy. As they converge for the international championship, each competitor, including the aggressively intense Mike Murray (Zach Woods) and the veteran duo of Jane Lynch and Fred Willard, must navigate personal dramas, artistic differences, and the sheer physical comedy of performing in giant costumes. The film, featuring a hilarious ensemble including Jennifer Coolidge and Bob Balaban, captures the bizarre dedication and unexpected heart behind the foam and fur, building toward a climactic performance where everything is on the line for a shot at fluffy immortality.

GENRE: Comedy YEAR: 2016