Well Groomed

2019

1 hr. 28 min.

Documentary

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95%

22 Reviews

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91%

250+ Ratings

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The visually stunning and humorous world of creative dog groomers.

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I cannot believe my eyes but this movie shows it's true, fanatic women do paint their dogs up in a weird way. This doesn't hurt the dog, but to be seen with a dog like that in public, I would be ashamed of my self, but to each their own. Plus I rate this movie a *4* star watch!!!!

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Loved this movie! I saw it on HBO and had such a good time watching the crazy designs and the colorful dogs. Great movie. Definitely recommend!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/27/23

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Delightful look in to a subculture of animal lovers and artists you probably didn't even know existed.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Wow, I had no idea this was a thing or even happening. These women dedicate their lives to this, while still working and owning businesses. A labor of love for sure.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

12/22/19

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Rebecca Stern

Director

Nicole Beckman

Actor

Dana Kalmey

Producer

Justin Levy

Producer

Matthew C. Mills

Producer

Annie Roney

Executive Producer

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Tasha Robinson

Polygon

Well Groomed is one of the most wholesome, joyous, purely enjoyable documentaries in the streaming world, and [filmmaker Rebecca] Stern doesn't aspire to anything more.

Jul 24, 2020

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Peter Keough

Boston Globe

Though the subject seems to call out for the dry irony of early Errol Morris documentaries or the absurdist parody of Christopher Guest's Best in Show, Stern opts for respectful curiosity and empathy.

Dec 10, 2019

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Max Weiss

Baltimore Magazine

Well Groomed makes you care deeply about a pastime you've probably never heard of and people you've never met. And that, folks, is what great film is all about.

Rated: 4/4

May 14, 2019

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Amberleigh Jack

Stuff.co.nz

Thankfully, the dogs actually seem pretty relaxed while partaking in the creative grooming process – and this is also worth a watch for the sheer ridiculousness of it all.

Oct 7, 2022

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Nathaniel Muir

AIPT

A light and fun documentary that takes viewers into a world rarely seen: creative dog grooming. The story may be paint by numbers, but the creativity is off the charts.

Rated: 7/10

Jul 20, 2020

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Sarah Cartland

Caution Spoilers

A sympathetic, engaging and often eye-popping documentary, though it skirts the bigger questions.

Rated: 3.5/5

Jul 19, 2020

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Synopsis

The visually stunning and humorous world of creative dog groomers.

Director: Rebecca Stern
Executive Producer: Annie Roney, Sue Turley, Chris Vivion
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 18, 2019

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