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Drop Dead Gorgeous

  • 19991999
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 37m
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
37K
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Kirstie Alley, Ellen Barkin, Kirsten Dunst, and Denise Richards in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
A small-town beauty pageant turns deadly as it becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to win.
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A small-town beauty pageant turns deadly as it becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to win.A small-town beauty pageant turns deadly as it becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to win.A small-town beauty pageant turns deadly as it becomes clear that someone will go to any lengths to win.
IMDb RATING
6.6/10
37K
YOUR RATING
POPULARITY
3,622
347
  • Director
    • Michael Patrick Jann
  • Writer
    • Lona Williams
  • Stars
    • Kirsten Dunst
    • Denise Richards
    • Ellen Barkin
Top credits
  • Director
    • Michael Patrick Jann
  • Writer
    • Lona Williams
  • Stars
    • Kirsten Dunst
    • Denise Richards
    • Ellen Barkin
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 353User reviews
    • 77Critic reviews
    • 28Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 wins & 2 nominations

    Videos2

    Original Theatrical Trailer
    Trailer 1:56
    Original Theatrical Trailer
    Amy Adams' Memorable First Credit in 'Drop Dead Gorgeous'
    Clip 1:22
    Amy Adams' Memorable First Credit in 'Drop Dead Gorgeous'

    Photos133

    Laurie A. Sinclair in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Ellen Barkin and Allison Janney in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Alexandra Holden in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Kirsten Dunst in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Sam McMurray in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Kirsten Dunst and Allison Janney in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Alexandra Holden in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Denise Richards in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Ellen Barkin and Allison Janney in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Kirsten Dunst in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Kirstie Alley in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)
    Kirstie Alley and Mindy Sterling in Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)

    Top cast

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    Kirsten Dunst
    Kirsten Dunst
    • Amber Atkinsas Amber Atkins
    Denise Richards
    Denise Richards
    • Rebecca 'Becky' Ann Leemanas Rebecca 'Becky' Ann Leeman
    Ellen Barkin
    Ellen Barkin
    • Annette Atkinsas Annette Atkins
    Allison Janney
    Allison Janney
    • Lorettaas Loretta
    Kirstie Alley
    Kirstie Alley
    • Gladys Leemanas Gladys Leeman
    Sam McMurray
    Sam McMurray
    • Lester Leemanas Lester Leeman
    Mindy Sterling
    Mindy Sterling
    • Iris Clarkas Iris Clark
    Brittany Murphy
    Brittany Murphy
    • Lisa Swensonas Lisa Swenson
    Amy Adams
    Amy Adams
    • Leslie Milleras Leslie Miller
    Laurie A. Sinclair
    Laurie A. Sinclair
    • Michelle Johnsonas Michelle Johnson
    • (as Laurie Sinclair)
    Shannon Nelson
    Shannon Nelson
    • Tess Weinhausas Tess Weinhaus
    Tara Redepenning
    • Molly Howardas Molly Howard
    Sarah Stewart
    Sarah Stewart
    • Jenelle Betzas Jenelle Betz
    Alexandra Holden
    Alexandra Holden
    • Mary Johansonas Mary Johanson
    Brooke Elise Bushman
    Brooke Elise Bushman
    • Tammy Curryas Tammy Curry
    Matt Malloy
    Matt Malloy
    • John Dough, Judge #1as John Dough, Judge #1
    Michael McShane
    Michael McShane
    • Harold Vilmes, Judge #2as Harold Vilmes, Judge #2
    Will Sasso
    Will Sasso
    • Hank Vilmesas Hank Vilmes
    • Director
      • Michael Patrick Jann
    • Writer
      • Lona Williams
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Screenwriter Lona Williams was herself a contestant in local beauty pageants. She appears in the film as the pageant's third, non-speaking judge, Jean.
    • Goofs
      During the opening number of the pageant, Michelle Johnson is wearing a "Hollywood" hat; near the end, she can be seen standing behind Amber Atkins with no hat at all.
    • Quotes

      Amber Atkins: My mom never hid the fact that my dad chose his career over us. What was it she always said?

      Loretta: Once a carnie, always a carnie.

      Amber Atkins: Mom still cries every time she sees a tilt-a-whirl or a fat lady in a tube top.

    • Crazy credits
      (referencing Hank's request to be freed from the car door) It is the policy of the documentary crew to remain true observers and not interfere with its subjects.
    • Connections
      Featured in At the Movies: The Haunting/Lake Placid/Drop Dead Gorgeous/Inspector Gadget/An Autumn Tale (1999)
    • Soundtracks
      Watch You Sleep
      Written by John Paul Keith

      Performed by The Nevers

      Courtesy of Sire Records Group

      By arrangement with Warner Special Products

    User reviews353

    Review
    Top review
    7/10
    If you don't deserve it; you deceive to get it.
    This is a semi-hilarious mock documentary about a teen beauty contest in Minnesota. Anywhere from hilarious to ridiculous and all points in between. The only thing redeeming is Kirsten Dunst. She knows how to get your pity, concern and loyalty. Ellen Barkin is hardly recognized as Kirsten's drunken mother. Kirstie Alley is pretty darn good as the dirty dealing former beauty queen and mother of the obvious next winner(Denise Richards). Miss Richards' character is beautiful; but spoiled, pampered and a bitch. Not exactly an expose, because the behind the scenes back stabbing is assumed to be part of a beauty pageant. Tongue-in-cheek humor. Nevertheless another vehicle for the talented Miss Dunst.
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    15
    • michaelRokeefe
    • Aug 29, 2001

    Details

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    • Release date
      • July 23, 1999 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Germany
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Dairy Queens
    • Filming locations
      • Waconia, Minnesota, USA
    • Production companies
      • New Line Cinema
      • Capella International
      • KC Medien
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $15,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $10,571,408
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $3,986,269
      • Jul 25, 1999
    • Gross worldwide
      • $10,571,408
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 37 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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