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Little Miss Sunshine

2006Movie1 h 42 minR

ComedyDrama
83
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.8Metacritic808.2Rotten Tomatoes91%91%

An uplifting, wholesome comedy movie about family and everyday modern life, with standout performances and dialogue.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

A family on the verge of a breakdown.

A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.

Feels like

  • Indie Road Trip Comedy
  • Dysfunctional Family Bonding
  • Heartwarming & Hilarious
  • Character-Driven Narrative
  • Satire of Beauty Pageants
  • Ensemble Cast Performance
  • Quirky & Eccentric Characters
  • Emotional Catharsis
  • Life-Affirming Drama
  • Iconic Yellow Bus Journey

Cast

24 of 29

Crew

Directed by
Valerie Faris, Jonathan Dayton
Written by
Michael Arndt
Produced by
Marc Turtletaub, Albert Berger, David T. Friendly
Music by
Mychael Danna, DeVotchKa

Everyone

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

Facts

July 26, 2006 · 1 h 42 min · R

Released
July 26, 2006
Runtime
1 h 42 min
Age rating
R
Content
Strong Language, Disturbing Imagery
Genres
Comedy, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$8 million
Box office
$101 million
Available in
89 countries

Tropes

Arc Words, Wicked Stepfather, Age-Inappropriate Dress +9

  • Arc Words
  • Wicked Stepfather
  • Age-Inappropriate Dress
  • Wrestler in All of Us
  • Only One Finds It Fun
  • Elective Mute
  • Nice Guy
  • Tragic Dream
  • Trauma Conga Line
  • Token Good Teammate
  • Obnoxious In-Laws
  • Women Are Wiser

12 of 108 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream Little Miss Sunshine?"

Questions about Little Miss Sunshine

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Little Miss Sunshine?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Little Miss Sunshine from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 66 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is Little Miss Sunshine worth watching?

83
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 83 (IMDb 7.8, Rotten Tomatoes 91%, and Metacritic 80).

Is Little Miss Sunshine okay for kids?

RStrong languageDisturbing imagery

Yes: it's rated R in the United States for strong language and disturbing imagery, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Little Miss Sunshine make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (9 of 10) and sharp wit (7 of 10).

Is Little Miss Sunshine plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (9 of 10) and dialogue centrality (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was Little Miss Sunshine a box office hit?

Budget$8 million
Box office$101 million

Yes, a big one: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $101 million worldwide, 12.6 times its budget.

What tropes does Little Miss Sunshine use?

Arc WordsWicked StepfatherAge-Inappropriate DressWrestler in All of UsOnly One Finds It FunElective MuteNice GuyTragic DreamTrauma Conga LineToken Good TeammateObnoxious In-LawsWomen Are Wiserand 96 more

TV Tropes lists 108 tropes for it, including Arc Words, Wicked Stepfather, and Age-Inappropriate Dress.