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Miss Congeniality (2000)

Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover.

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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.

Release Date
December 22, 2000
Runtime
1h 50m
Rating
6.5/10 (4199 votes)

Director: Donald Petrie

Cast: Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Heather Burns, Michael Caine, Ernie Hudson, Candice Bergen, William Shatner, John DiResta

Collection: Miss Congeniality Collection

Production: Village Roadshow Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Fortis Films
undercover agentinvestigationbeauty contesttalent showfish out of waterterrorismsurveillancesan antonio, texasbeauty standardsbeauty queen
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Budget
$45M
Revenue
$212M
Full Cast (66 people)

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John Chard - 7/10

The last time I was this naked in public I was coming out of a uterus! Miss Congeniality finds Sandra Bullock as FBI Agent Gracie Hart, who must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a psychopath from committing untold homicide. The premise is simple, it's a Pygmalion/My Fair Lady scenario that transforms the rough and tough Gracie into a viable contestant for the...

July 1, 2015

Filipe Manuel Neto - 6/10

**A good comedy, albeit with an exaggerated and unbelievable story.** This is perhaps one of the most enjoyable and endearing comedies of the 2000s. It's not a perfect film, it's far from it, but it manages to deliver on its promises and offers us an hour and a half of warm and friendly fun. It's one of those films that, while not being perfect, is ideal to watch as a family and doesn't make us...

July 26, 2022

The Movie Mob - 8/10

**Miss Congeniality easily wins anyone over with Bullock's captivating and uproarious performance.** Sandra Bullock's comedy brilliance permeates every part of this movie. The supporting cast also delivers excellent performances, with Michael Caine, William Shatner, and Heather Burns shining in their roles. But this movie delights and rises above an average forgetful comedy because of Bullock's...

September 17, 2022

Miss Congeniality

Miss Congeniality

Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover.

Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover.

6.5
110 min

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.

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Release Date12/22/2000
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Cast

Sandra Bullock

as Gracie Hart

Benjamin Bratt

as Eric Matthews

Heather Burns

as Cheryl Frasier

Michael Caine

as Victor Melling

Ernie Hudson

as Harry McDonald

Candice Bergen

as Kathy Morningside

William Shatner

as Stan Fields

John DiResta

as Agent Clonsky

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Miss Congeniality about?

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-n…

How long is Miss Congeniality?

1h 50m

When was Miss Congeniality released?

December 22, 2000

Who directed Miss Congeniality?

Donald Petrie

Who stars in Miss Congeniality?

Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Heather Burns

What genre is Miss Congeniality?

Comedy, Crime, Action

What is Miss Congeniality rated?

PG-13

Is Miss Congeniality available to stream?

Yes, on Starz Apple TV Channel and Starz Roku Premium Channel