mockumentary
noun
mock·u·men·ta·ry
ˌmä-kyə-ˈmen-tə-rē 
-ˈmen-trē
plural mockumentaries
: a facetious or satirical work (such as a film) presented in the style of a documentary
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The mockumentary is packed with amazing deadpan performances by young actors whose comic timing and naturalism make for consistently hilarious television.
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Fans were treated to behind-the-scenes stories, plenty of laughs, and a reminder of why this mockumentary still holds a special place in comedy history.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 22 June 2025
It could be shot like a Christopher Guest mockumentary.
—Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 6 June 2025
Presented as a mockumentary, the comedy is a spoof on dog shows.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 13 June 2025
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Wesley Stenzel, EW.com, 26 June 2025
Fans were treated to behind-the-scenes stories, plenty of laughs, and a reminder of why this mockumentary still holds a special place in comedy history.
—Tereza Shkurtaj, People.com, 22 June 2025
It could be shot like a Christopher Guest mockumentary.
—Zach Schiffman, Curbed, 6 June 2025
Presented as a mockumentary, the comedy is a spoof on dog shows.
—Jen Juneau, People.com, 13 June 2025
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“Mockumentary.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/mockumentary. Accessed 14 Jul. 2025.
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