Drop Dead Gorgeous
"The battle between the good and the bad is about to get ugly."
Originally released in 1999. Drop Dead Gorgeous is a comedy film. directed by Michael Patrick Jann.
Starring Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, and Denise Richards
Synopsis
In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 23, 1999
26 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.4/10
Good (419 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$10.6M
1.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Kirsten Dunst
as Amber Atkins
Ellen Barkin
as Annette Atkins
Denise Richards
as Rebecca Ann "Becky" Leeman
Kirstie Alley
as Gladys Leeman
Allison Janney
as Loretta
Sam McMurray
as Lester Leeman
Mindy Sterling
as Iris Clark
Brittany Murphy
as Lisa Swenson
Amy Adams
as Leslie Miller
Laurie A. Sinclair
as Michelle Johnson
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $10,571,408
Production Companies
- Capella International
- KC Medien AG
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Drop Dead Gorgeous about?
In a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights,...
Who directed Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous was directed by Michael Patrick Jann.
How long is Drop Dead Gorgeous?
Drop Dead Gorgeous has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Drop Dead Gorgeous released?
Drop Dead Gorgeous was released on July 23, 1999 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Drop Dead Gorgeous?
The main cast of Drop Dead Gorgeous includes Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney.
Is Drop Dead Gorgeous worth watching?
Drop Dead Gorgeous has a user rating of 6.4/10 based on 419 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.