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Miss Congeniality

  • 2000
  • PG-13
  • 1h 49m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
240K
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Miss Congeniality (2000)
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High-Concept ComedyActionComedyCrimeRomance

Gracie Hart, a tomboyish detective, is forced to infiltrate the Miss United States beauty pageant as a contestant after her department learns that the event is under threat from an anonymous... Read allGracie Hart, a tomboyish detective, is forced to infiltrate the Miss United States beauty pageant as a contestant after her department learns that the event is under threat from an anonymous bomber.Gracie Hart, a tomboyish detective, is forced to infiltrate the Miss United States beauty pageant as a contestant after her department learns that the event is under threat from an anonymous bomber.

  • Director
    • Donald Petrie
  • Writers
    • Marc Lawrence
    • Katie Ford
    • Caryn Lucas
  • Stars
    • Sandra Bullock
    • Michael Caine
    • Benjamin Bratt
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    240K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    2,179
    572
    • Director
      • Donald Petrie
    • Writers
      • Marc Lawrence
      • Katie Ford
      • Caryn Lucas
    • Stars
      • Sandra Bullock
      • Michael Caine
      • Benjamin Bratt
    • 456User reviews
    • 73Critic reviews
    • 43Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 7 wins & 8 nominations total

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    Miss Congeniality
    Miss Congeniality: Agent Gracie Hart
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    Miss Congeniality: Agent Gracie Hart
    Clip 4:48
    Miss Congeniality: Agent Gracie Hart

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    Sandra Bullock
    Sandra Bullock
    • Gracie Hart
    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • Victor Melling
    Benjamin Bratt
    Benjamin Bratt
    • Eric Matthews
    Candice Bergen
    Candice Bergen
    • Kathy Morningside
    William Shatner
    William Shatner
    • Stan Fields
    Ernie Hudson
    Ernie Hudson
    • McDonald
    John DiResta
    John DiResta
    • Agent Clonsky
    Heather Burns
    Heather Burns
    • Cheryl 'Rhode Island'
    Melissa De Sousa
    Melissa De Sousa
    • Karen 'New York'
    Steve Monroe
    Steve Monroe
    • Frank Tobin
    Deirdre Quinn
    Deirdre Quinn
    • Mary Jo 'Texas'
    Wendy Raquel Robinson
    Wendy Raquel Robinson
    • Leslie 'California'
    Asia De Marcos
    Asia De Marcos
    • Alana 'Hawaii'
    Ken Thomas
    Ken Thomas
    • Agent Harris
    Gabriel Folse
    Gabriel Folse
    • Agent Grant
    Christopher Shea
    • Agent Jensen
    Mary Ashleigh Green
    • Young Gracie
    Cody Linley
    Cody Linley
    • Tough Boy
    • Director
      • Donald Petrie
    • Writers
      • Marc Lawrence
      • Katie Ford
      • Caryn Lucas
    • All cast & crew
    • Production, box office & more at IMDbPro

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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Cheryl's (Miss Rhode Island's) answer to the question, "What is your idea of a perfect date?", was actually used as an answer in a real-life beauty pageant.
    • Goofs
      When Gracie enters the dressing room in her swimsuit she has a towel wrapped around her, covering the pin, but the men are able to see the dressing room on their monitor.
    • Quotes

      Stan Fields: Miss Rhode Island, please describe your idea of a perfect date.

      Cheryl "Rhode Island": That's a tough one. I'd have to say April 25th. Because it's not too hot, not too cold, all you need is a light jacket.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Thirteen Days/Chocolat/The Gift/The Family Man/The Claim/Miss Congeniality (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      None of Your Business
      Written by Hurby 'Luv Bug' Azor (as Herby Azor)

      Performed by Salt-N-Pepa (as Salt 'N' Pepa)

      Courtesy of London Records USA

      under license from Music Enterprises

    User reviews456

    Featured review
    6/10

    Bullock makes this work.

    67/100. Okay, it is a stupid movie with a far fetched and ridiculous plot, and it's predictable. But for whatever reason, it is very entertaining. Sandra Bullock has such a winning and likable personality, she has this way of making the films she is in appear better than they actually are. She also has a gift for comedy and a screen presence that is undeniable. I can't think of any other actress that could pull off this role.

    The characters in the film do develop well, and you actually begin to care about them. The performances aren't bad, Michael Caine is great and has a field day in his role. I thought it was a fun film, what can I say.
    • jazza923
    • Mar 17, 2010
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • December 22, 2000 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Warner Bros. (UK)
    • Languages
      • English
      • Russian
      • Hawaiian
    • Also known as
      • Miss Simpatía
    • Filming locations
      • Arneson River Theater, San Antonio, Texas, USA
    • Production companies
      • Castle Rock Entertainment
      • Village Roadshow Pictures
      • NPV Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $45,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $106,807,667
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $10,046,534
      • Dec 24, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $212,758,130
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 49 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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