Cook-Off!

Cook-Off! is an American comedy presented as a mockumentary. The plot follows a group of novice cooks from across the country who participate in a televised culinary competition. These contestants face off against one another to win a million-dollar grand prize, while the film explores their personal histories and the interpersonal dynamics that develop during the contest.

The movie was co-directed by Guy Shalem and Cathryn Michon. For Michon, this project preceded her work on A Dog’s Perfect Christmas. The screenplay was written by Michon alongside Wendi McLendon-Covey and W. Bruce Cameron. The ensemble cast features Melissa McCarthy, Wendi McLendon-Covey, Stephen Root, Ben Falcone, Diedrich Bader, and Niecy Nash, with 34 credited performers in total. Produced by Lionsgate Premiere and Surprise Hit Films, the movie has a runtime of 98 minutes. On TMDB, the film holds a rating of 5.3/10 based on 42 votes.