mockumentary

American  

[mok-yuh-men-tuh-ree, ‑tree] / ˌmɒk yəˈmɛn tə ri, ‑tri /

noun

Movies,

1. a movie or television show depicting fictional events but presented as a documentary.

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mockumentary British  

/ ˌmɒkjʊˈmɛntərɪ, -trɪ /

noun

1. a satirical television or radio programme in the form of a parody of a documentary

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Etymology

Origin of mockumentary

mock + (doc)umentary

Example Sentences

His output included classic films like 1984's rock music mockumentary "This is Spinal Tap," fantasy gem "The Princess Bride" from 1987, and seminal coming-of-age movie "Stand By Me."

From Barron's

A beloved director and comedic actor, Rob Reiner was known for his work on iconic films including “When Harry Met Sally,” an adaptation of Stephen King’s “Stand By Me” and the mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap.”

From Los Angeles Times

“From comedy to drama to ‘mockumentary’ to documentary he was always at the top of his game,” they stated.

From Los Angeles Times

He revealed his intentions in back-to-back comedies that couldn’t seem more different: 1984’s mockumentary “This Is Spinal Tap” and the 1985 rom-com “The Sure Thing,” in which John Cusack and Daphne Zuniga play teens on a road trip.

From Los Angeles Times

He cemented his success with the cult mockumentary This Is Spinal Tap in 1984, which he directed and starred in.

From BBC