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Miss Congeniality

2000·Movie
1h 50min·PG-13
IMDb6.4Metacritic436.7Rotten Tomatoes42%69%

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HBO MaxStarz

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline5
  • Spectacle5

Heart

Hopeful and romantic

  • Hopefulness8
  • Romance7
  • Wholesome7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay6

World

Everyday modern life, crime, and show business

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Rewatchability8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Standout performances

  • Acting8
  • Narrative Structure7
  • Dialogue Quality7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

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About

Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover.

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.
Romantic ComedyAction ComedyUndercover OperationFish-out-of-WaterBeauty Pageant SettingWitty DialogueFeel-GoodCharismatic LeadBuddy Cop ElementsCrime Mystery

Crew

Directed by:
Donald Petrie, Tommy Harper, Raymond Prado
Written by:
Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford, Caryn Lucas
Produced by:
Sandra Bullock, Denise Chamian, Marc Lawrence
Composed by:
Andy Nelson, Anna Behlmer, Edward Shearmur

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Questions about Miss Congeniality

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Where can I stream Miss Congeniality legally?

HBO MaxStarz

Miss Congeniality is included with a subscription to HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Miss Congeniality worth watching?

54
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 54/100 (IMDb 6.4, Rotten Tomatoes 42%, and Metacritic 43). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Miss Congeniality rated?

PG-13Strong languageViolence

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: strong language and violence.

How long is Miss Congeniality?

1 h 50 min

Miss Congeniality runs 1 h 50 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Miss Congeniality?

Critics43
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate Miss Congeniality higher (67) than critics (43). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was Miss Congeniality a box office hit?

Budget$45 million
Box office$212 million

Yes. It cost about $45 million to make and earned $212 million worldwide, 4.7 times its budget.

What language is Miss Congeniality in?

EnglishSpanishFrenchRussian

It was made in English, with some Spanish, French, Russian. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch Miss Congeniality?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Miss Congeniality in 122 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Miss Congeniality use?

Precision F-StrikeDrunk on MilkDonut Mess with a CopGlad I Thought of ItGuns in ChurchRecycled Soundtrack20 Minutes into the PastSecond Place Is for WinnersGender-Blender NameIronic NameEvil Cannot Comprehend GoodI Take Offense to That Last Oneand 120 more

TV Tropes lists 132 storytelling tropes for Miss Congeniality, including Precision F-Strike, Drunk on Milk, Donut Mess with a Cop.