The British Guide to Showing Off (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2011, The British Guide to Showing Off is a documentary film directed by Jes Benstock, running about 98 minutes. “For the outsider in all of us” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Documentary about British artist Andrew Logan as he attempts to put on the 2009 edition of his Alternative Miss World. The film also presents a history of the contest (which has run eccentrically since 1972) which was set up firstly as an excuse to have a good party, but has grown into a celebration of alternative lifestyles and sexualities. The documentary mixes archive footage, animated inserts, with talking head interviews and a fly-on-the-wall look at the organisation of the 2009 event
Who’s in it. The British Guide to Showing Off stars Andrew Logan, Brian Eno, Grayson Perry and Zandra Rhodes, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, The British Guide to Showing Off has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The British Guide to Showing Off page.
If you liked it. Fans of The British Guide to Showing Off tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The British Guide to Showing Off (2011)?
- In GB, The British Guide to Showing Off is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The British Guide to Showing Off worth watching?
- The British Guide to Showing Off holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The British Guide to Showing Off?
- The British Guide to Showing Off stars Andrew Logan, Brian Eno, Grayson Perry, Zandra Rhodes and Richard O'Brien.
- When was The British Guide to Showing Off released?
- The British Guide to Showing Off was released in 2011, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.