Miss Congeniality

Miss Congeniality

Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover.

Directed by Donald Petrie

Produced by Village Roadshow Pictures, Castle Rock Entertainment

2000110 min6.5 / 10

A lighthearted fish-out-of-water comedy that uses a beauty pageant undercover operation to explore transformation, self-acceptance, and the clash between toughness and femininity.

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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  • Is Miss Congeniality sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.

  • Is Miss Congeniality easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.

  • Does Miss Congeniality end with hope? Yes. More hopeful than 85% of films.

  • Is Miss Congeniality scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is Miss Congeniality violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

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Surprise39

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Love45

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