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Well Groomed

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The visually stunning and humorous world of creative dog groomers.
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Tasha Robinson Polygon 07/24/2020
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. Go to Full Review Peter Keough Boston Globe 12/10/2019
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. Go to Full Review Max Weiss Baltimore Magazine 05/14/2019
4/4
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. Go to Full Review Amberleigh Jack The Post NZ 10/07/2022
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. Go to Full Review Nathaniel Muir AIPT 07/20/2020
7/10
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. Go to Full Review Sarah Cartland Caution Spoilers 07/19/2020
3.5/5
A sympathetic, engaging and often eye-popping documentary, though it skirts the bigger questions. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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02/27/2020 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! See more 02/27/2020 Delightful look in to a subculture of animal lovers and artists you probably didn't even know existed. See more 12/22/2019 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. See more Read all reviews
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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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Movie Info

Synopsis The visually stunning and humorous world of creative dog groomers.
Director
Rebecca Stern
Producer
Dana Kalmey, Justin Levy, Matthew C. Mills
Genre
Documentary
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Dec 18, 2019
Runtime
1h 28m
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