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Drop Dead Gorgeous

1999Movie1 h 38 minPG-13

Comedy
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic287.5Rotten Tomatoes47%75%
54
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb6.7Letterboxd3.9/5Metacritic287.5Rotten Tomatoes47%75%

Summary

In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Party vibe

Where to watch

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Not for scares, tears or romance.

Movies with

Cast

24 of 33

Crew

Directed by
Michael Patrick Jann
Written by
Lona Williams
Produced by
Gavin Polone, Judy Hofflund
Music by
Mark Mothersbaugh

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

July 16, 1999 · 1 h 38 min · PG-13

Released
July 16, 1999
Runtime
1 h 38 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$11 million
Available in
51 countries

Tropes

Disqualification-Induced Victory, Happily Adopted, Dumb Blonde +9

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream Drop Dead Gorgeous?"

Questions about Drop Dead Gorgeous

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Drop Dead Gorgeous?

PlexPrimeThe RokuTubi TV

In the United States, Drop Dead Gorgeous streams on Prime, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 33 other countries.

Is Drop Dead Gorgeous worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54 (IMDb 6.7, Letterboxd 3.9 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 47%, and Metacritic 28). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (38).

Is Drop Dead Gorgeous okay for kids?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for strong language and violence, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Will Drop Dead Gorgeous make me laugh?

Very funny

Yes, a lot: the humor is mostly satire (10 of 10) and cringe comedy (9 of 10).

What tropes does Drop Dead Gorgeous use?

Disqualification-Induced VictoryHappily AdoptedDumb BlondeHair of Gold, Heart of GoldPretty Little HeadshotsEphebophileBetty and VeronicaPolice Are UselessVicariously AmbitiousOnly Sane WomanAnvil on HeadGroin Attackand 102 more

TV Tropes lists 114 tropes for it, including Disqualification-Induced Victory, Happily Adopted, and Dumb Blonde.