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Miss Congeniality

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2000 | 110 min | Comedy, Crime, Action

Sunday Safe Bet

Why it’s a Sunday Safe Bet

It made about 5 times its budget and it's still drawing plenty of interest, though it had middling reviews (41% on Rotten Tomatoes). A safe bet when you want something reliable.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who wants a laugh and action fans. If you loved The Rock, start here. Audiences love it more than critics do: a crowd-pleaser first.
The mood
Light and funny.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 1 hr 50 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much: an easy pick for most people.

When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsBelow par

    41% on Rotten Tomatoes

  • AudiencesSolid

    6.5 out of 10

  • AwardsNot counted

    Awards data unavailable, so this isn't counted

  • Box office & staying powerStrong

    $212 million worldwide on a $45 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactStrong

    About 318K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Donald Petrie

  • Sandra BullockGracie Hart
  • Michael CaineVictor Melling
  • Benjamin BrattEric Matthews
  • Candice BergenKathy Morningside
  • William ShatnerStan Fields
  • Ernie HudsonMcDonald
  • John DiRestaAgent Clonsky
  • Heather BurnsCheryl "Rhode Island"
  • Melissa De SousaKaren "New York"
  • Steve MonroeFrank Tobin