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Miss Congeniality

"Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover."

2000-12-22 Comedy 1hr 51m

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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Storyline

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.

  • Released
    2000-12-22
  • Revenue
    $212,000,000
  • Budget
    $45,000,000
  • Runtime
    1hr 51m
  • Genre
    Comedy, Crime, Action
  • Status
    Released
  • Language
    English, Español, Français, Pусский
  • imdb-logo
    6.3
  • Production
    Village Roadshow Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment, NPV Entertainment, Fortis Films, Warner Bros. Pictures

Crew

Donald Petrie
Director
Katie Ford
Writer
Sandra Bullock
Producer
Keywords:
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Cast

Sandra Bullock

Sandra Bullock
Gracie Hart
Benjamin Bratt

Benjamin Bratt
Eric Matthews
Michael Caine

Michael Caine
Victor Melling
Candice Bergen

Candice Bergen
Kathy Morningside
William Shatner

William Shatner
Stan Fields
Ernie Hudson

Ernie Hudson
Harry McDonald
John DiResta

John DiResta
Agent Clonsky
Heather Burns

Heather Burns
Cheryl Frasier
Melissa De Sousa

Melissa De Sousa
Karen Krantz
Steve Monroe

Steve Monroe
Frank Tobin
Deirdre Quinn

Deirdre Quinn
Mary Jo Wright
Wendy Raquel Robinson

Wendy Raquel Robinson
Leslie Davis
Asia De Marcos

Asia De Marcos
Alana Krewson
Ken Thomas

Ken Thomas
Agent Harris
Gabriel Folse

Gabriel Folse
Jerry Grant
Leeanne Locken Emberlin

Leeanne Locken Emberlin
Kelly Beth Kelley
John Cann

John Cann
Russian Bodyguard
Laurie Guzda

Laurie Guzda
Assistant Director
Lucien Douglas

Lucien Douglas
Warehouse Hair Stylist
Mona Lee Fultz

Mona Lee Fultz
Russian Waitress
Konstantin Selivanov

Konstantin Selivanov
Ivan
Danny Kamin

Danny Kamin
Krashow
Eric Ian Goldberg

Eric Ian Goldberg
Alan
Mary Ashleigh Green

Mary Ashleigh Green
Young Gracie
Cody Linley

Cody Linley
Tough Boy
Rupert Reyes

Rupert Reyes
Security Guard
Jessica Holcomb

Jessica Holcomb
Beth Carter
Jennifer Gareis

Jennifer Gareis
Tina
Ellen H. Schwartz

Ellen H. Schwartz
Ellen H. Schwartz
Cassandra L. Small

Cassandra L. Small
Starbucks Cop
Marco Perella

Marco Perella
Starbucks Guy
Cynthia Dorn

Cynthia Dorn
Preliminary Judge
Catenya McHenry

Catenya McHenry
Newscaster
Paige Bishop

Paige Bishop
Warehouse Dentist
Pei-San Brown

Pei-San Brown
Ali Lowchowski, Miss Arkansas
Kelly Bright

Kelly Bright
Jaimee Madison, Miss Minnesota
Farah White

Farah White
Belinda Brown, Miss Tennessee
Pam Green

Pam Green
Katwyna Towers, Miss Washington
Angela Van De Walle

Angela Van De Walle
Uma Trough, Miss Oregon
Katy Dunlap

Katy Dunlap
Miss Iowa
Bernadette Nason

Bernadette Nason
Pageant Matron
Ellen H. Schwartz

Ellen H. Schwartz
Self
Georgia Foy

Georgia Foy
Lori, Miss United States
Isamari White

Isamari White
Lana Harmony Frankfurt, Miss Florida
Kimberly Crawford

Kimberly Crawford
Lily Hardywood, Miss Maine
Jamie Drake Stephens

Jamie Drake Stephens
Wynni Tracey Concellio, Miss Maryland
Dyan Conner

Dyan Conner
Penelope Likkum, Miss Massachusetts
Dee Dee Adams

Dee Dee Adams
Tinka Woods, Miss Missouri
Shana McClendon

Shana McClendon
Sky Greenleaves, Miss Nevada
Janie Terrazas

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Hayley Downes, Miss New Mexico
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Holly Mills
Olivia Einstein, Miss Ohio
Tarah Bartley

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Vanessa Black-Wooding, Miss South Carolina
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Summyr Miller
Inga van Horna, Miss Utah
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Jessica Hale
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Deborah Abbott
Kiki Call, Miss District of Columbia
Camille Chen

Camille Chen
Miss New Hampshire
Lisa Del Dotto

Lisa Del Dotto
Miss South Dakota
Jennifer Matyear

Jennifer Matyear
Audience Member
Dawn McCoy

Dawn McCoy
Miss Delaware
Nora J. Moore

Nora J. Moore
Russian Woman
Mylinda Royer

Mylinda Royer
Pageant Judge
Nita Rainwater

Nita Rainwater
Miss Indiana
Hollie Stenson

Hollie Stenson
Miss Wyoming
LaToya Ward

LaToya Ward
Pageant Manager
Michelle Yerger

Michelle Yerger
Miss Idaho

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Movie Reviews

Reviews for Miss Congeniality
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A Review by John Chard 7

Written by John Chard on 2015-07-01

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, w... read more

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 pageant. Thus we have all the comedy that comes with her literally battling everyone, including her own opinions on pageants, as she is being asked to be something she doesn't believe is in her make up. The mystery of who the killer is who's on the loose is strong for a good portion of film, and even once it's known and drama takes centre stage, it's still hard to get the smile off of your face. The jokes are plentiful, with Bullock finding chemistry with all of her co-stars. She's a very under valued comedy actress, and her ability to bond with an entire cast is marvellous to observe. Reference sexual tension with Benjamin Bratt, the jousting hostilities with Ernie Hudson, the way she bounces off of the other beautiful girls, and best of all the by-play with Michael Caine, who is playing a camp stylist and walks in to lift the laughter roof off the rafters in every scene he is in. It doesn't push the boundaries of comedy, but it's thankfully a consistently funny piece of work, aided by a super cast on form who make a better comedy out of what the screenplay suggested it had any right to be. 7/10

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A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 6

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2022-07-26

**A good comedy, albeit with an exaggerated and unbelievable story.** This is perhaps one of the most enjoyable and endearing comedies of... read more

**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 waste our time. The script has a very promising basic premise: faced with a credible threat to the security of the Miss United States of America beauty pageant, the FBI decides to infiltrate a female agent there. The problem is everything else that develops from here: the script exaggerates so much that it becomes unbelievable, even if funny. Gracie Hart, the main character, is not just an FBI agent with a tough profile and strong personality. She's basically an almost masculinized woman with the manners and demeans of a troll, who is then transformed into a model (basically) in a very, very short time! It's unbelievable and absurd. Of course, from there, the film unfolds more harmoniously, with excellent dialogues loaded with witty jokes and good material given to the actors. Sandra Bullock is the main actress and, in this film, she achieves one of her most popular works. In addition to being excellent at what she does and giving us an impeccable job, she had the joy of playing a friendly character, worthy of the public's affection, who captures our sympathy with ease. Next to her, we can still see Michael Caine, in excellent shape and in a character full of humor. The film also has a good performance by Benjamin Bratt, Heather Burns, Candice Bergen and the participation of William Shatner. Being a rather light humor film, it doesn't make a very strong bet on the technical aspects. Even so, I would like to leave a few notes: first of all, I believe that the special and sound effects did an excellent job throughout the film, and the same can be said of the design of the sets, costumes (with an obvious emphasis on the costumes of Bullock) and props. On the other side of the coin, I found the cinematography too uninteresting, and the editing didn't seem very inspired to me. The soundtrack does its job, highlighting almost only the song “One in a Million”, in the voice of Bosson.

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A Review by mooney240 8

Written by mooney240 on 2022-09-17

**Miss Congeniality easily wins anyone over with Bullock's captivating and uproarious performance.** Sandra Bullock's comedy brilliance p... read more

**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 hilarious and singular portrayal of awkward and endearing Gracie Hart. Her physical comedy and tangible discomfort with all the beauty routines and dresses make almost every moment humorous and entertaining. The character development, goofy cast, and satisfying conclusion all support Bullock in winning big. Miss Congeniality is one of my wife's go-to favorites, and it's one I'm always willing to watch with her.

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A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-08-28

Sandra Bullock is clearly having some fun here as the accident-prone FBI agent who is roped into a scheme to prevent an atrocity happening a... read more

Sandra Bullock is clearly having some fun here as the accident-prone FBI agent who is roped into a scheme to prevent an atrocity happening at the upcoming "Miss America" pageant. Helped by the camply debonaire Sir Michael Caine as her fixer who manages to pull something of the silk purse from the sows ear, she heads off into this lions den of vacuousness, sexism and silliness led by a wonderfully two-faced Candice Bergen and her amiable sidekick William Shatner. It takes well aimed swipes at just about every stupid, stereotypical and misogynist attitude that surrounds these types of events - but it also demonstrates that many of the participants aren't quite as daft as one might expect. Bullock is on good form, the soundtrack helps a lot too - and as light hearted comedy films go; she and cutie Benjamin Bratt just about pull it off. Don't expect a Pulitzer prize and you might just enjoy it...

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A Review by John Chard

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 committi...

reviewer avatar

A Review by John Chard 7

Written by John Chard on 2015-07-01

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 pagea...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by FilipeManuelNeto 6

Written by FilipeManuelNeto on 2022-07-26

**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 i...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by mooney240 8

Written by mooney240 on 2022-09-17

**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 ...

read more
reviewer avatar

A Review by Geronimo1967 7

Written by Geronimo1967 on 2023-08-28

Sandra Bullock is clearly having some fun here as the accident-prone FBI agent who is roped into a scheme to prevent an atrocity happening at the upcoming "Miss America" pageant. Helped by the camply ...

read more