Miss Congeniality

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Miss Congeniality

PG-13

2000

1h 45m

Comedy

Action

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When a terrorist threatens to bomb the Miss United States pageant, the FBI rushes to find a female agent to go undercover as a contestant. Unfortunately, Gracie is the only female FBI agent who can "look the part" despite her complete lack of refinement and femininity. She prides herself in being "just one of the boys" and is horrified at the idea of becoming a girly girl.

Critics Consensus

Though critics say Bullock is funny and charming, she can't overcome a bad script that makes the movie feel too much like a fluffy, unoriginal sitcom.

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Carrie Rickey

Philadelphia Inquirer

02/05/2018

2.5/4

It's a likeable comedy with many pratfalls, a couple laugh-out-loud moments, and a deep understanding of pageant superficiality.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

12/26/2010

4/5

Pleasant and entertaining; for teens and older.

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Derek Adams

Time Out

06/24/2006

While there may not be many surprises, there's little to dislike either.

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Eddie Harrison

film-authority.com

Mar 19

3/5

‘…a fluffy, undemanding two hours of entertainment…’

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 22

4/5

Twenty-five years later, Miss Congeniality still holds up because it knows exactly what it is: a smart, funny showcase for Sandra Bullock’s charisma, supported by a delightful ensemble and Michael Caine’s scene-stealing turn.

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Leigh Paatsch

Herald Sun (Australia)

09/11/2020

2.5/5

Here's Sandra Bullock doing what she has always done - playfully splashing about in the middle of the mainstream. Those who enjoy a little mindless diversion won't mind getting wet once again.

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Erica

Apr 26

So funny and thrilling the whole movie.

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Anri

05/08/2025

Sandra Bullock is my favorite actress and this is one of my all-time favorites! Great acting, chemistry and humor! Michael Caine and Benjamin Bratt work so well together and with her. Two thumbs way, way, way up and a definite must-see. So glad I got to see this again in theaters!

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Shira K

@RT46536320 May 19

So disgusting the way they treat the female characters. They normalise sexual assault, and the entire movie is basically "how to turn a woman into a brainless person object". Not one single scene was not derogatory. Made me bothered and embarrassed of our society that we think this is normal. Would never show this to young girls, they should not be influenced by these dehumanising standards of women.

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Kristofer K

@kbkaizer May 14

This 2000s comedy engrained itself in culture; you'll never look at April 25th or the Miss America Pageant the same.

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Kristine H.

@PrincessPeaches Mar 1

This movie’s tomato score is a mystery to me. It’s a solidly written, acted, and directed film. Is it the greatest movie ever made? No. Is it a very memorable and iconic comedy? Yes! It deserves a score that makes sense.

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Blu B

@RT43513976 Feb 6

A Bullock Comedy Classic. Arguably this is her finest hour as a leading lady. It's solidly made all around. The direction isn't bad but could be better. The comedy is good here and gets solid laughs consistently which is the secret suace that helps it make up for a crime plot that is sorely lacking in depth and honestly feels forgotten about at times and undercooked/underdeveloped. The other girls aren't bad but are a bit on the weaker side and kind of blend in save for one or two. While it focuses on the contest, it feels like it forgets about the crime plot at times. But again the comedy, and charm carry it through. I actually like Bullock here here and does a great job. Hudson is really good and I wish he was cast more as police characters more. He seems to have a great track record. The cast is stacked overall and does a great job. Anyone who is a fan of any actors here, 00' comedies, or the director should give this a watch.

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Synopsis

When a terrorist threatens to bomb the Miss United States pageant, the FBI rushes to find a female agent to go undercover as a contestant. Unfortunately, Gracie is the only female FBI agent who can "look the part" despite her complete lack of refinement and femininity. She prides herself in being "just one of the boys" and is horrified at the idea of becoming a girly girl.

Director: Donald Petrie
Producer: Sandra Bullock
Screenwriter: Katie Ford, Caryn Lucas
Distributor: Warner Bros. Pictures
Production Co: Castle Rock Entertainment, Fortis Films, Village Roadshow Prod., NPV Entertainment
Rating: PG-13 (Sexual References|Scene of Violence)
Genre: Comedy, Action
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 22, 2000, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): May 1, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA): $106.8M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby Stereo, DTS, SDDS, Surround, Dolby Digital, Dolby SR
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.85:1)