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Miss Congeniality (2000)

โ€œUnpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 4,362 votes 1h 50m pg-13 ActionComedyCrime

#70 of 125 films from 2000 #1118 of 2168 in action

Directed by Donald Petrie ยท Written by Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford, Caryn Lucas

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Overview

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.

Cast

Sandra Bullockas Gracie Hart
Benjamin Brattas Eric Matthews
Michael Caineas Victor Melling
Candice Bergenas Kathy Morningside
William Shatneras Stan Fields
Ernie Hudsonas McDonald
John DiRestaas Agent Clonsky
Heather Burnsas Cheryl 'New York'
Melissa De Sousaas Karen 'Rhode Island'
Steve Monroeas Frank Tobin
Deirdre Quinnas Mary Jo 'Texas'
Wendy Raquel Robinsonas Leslie 'California'
Asia De Marcosas Alana 'Hawaii'
Ken Thomasas Agent Harris

Facts

Release dateDecember 22, 2000
Runtime110 min (1h 50m) โ€” about the same as the 2000 average of 108 min
GenresAction, Comedy, Crime
LanguageEN
Budget$45,000,000
Box office$212,000,000 (4.7ร— budget)
IMDbtt0212346

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Questions

How long is Miss Congeniality?
Miss Congeniality runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Is Miss Congeniality worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 4,362 votes, which places it #70 of 125 films released in 2000 in this index (top 45%) and #1118 among 2168 action titles.
Who directed Miss Congeniality?
Miss Congeniality was directed by Donald Petrie. Other well-rated titles by the same director: How to Lose a Guy in 10 Days (2003), Grumpy Old Men (1993), Little Italy (2018).
Who stars in Miss Congeniality?
Sandra Bullock as Gracie Hart; Benjamin Bratt as Eric Matthews; Michael Caine as Victor Melling; Candice Bergen as Kathy Morningside; William Shatner as Stan Fields; Ernie Hudson as McDonald.
What is Miss Congeniality rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Miss Congeniality?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/5882.

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