Miss Congeniality
"Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover."
Originally released in 2000. Miss Congeniality is a comedy/crime film. directed by Donald Petrie.
Starring Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, and Heather Burns
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 22, 2000
25 years ago
Runtime
1h 50m
110 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (4,145 votes)
Budget
$45M
Production budget
Box Office
$212M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Sandra Bullock
as Gracie Hart
Benjamin Bratt
as Eric Matthews
Heather Burns
as Cheryl Frasier
Michael Caine
as Victor Melling
Ernie Hudson
as Harry McDonald
Candice Bergen
as Kathy Morningside
William Shatner
as Stan Fields
John DiResta
as Agent Clonsky
Melissa De Sousa
as Karen Krantz
Steve Monroe
as Frank Tobin
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $45,000,000
- Revenue
- $212,000,000
Production Companies
- Village Roadshow Pictures
- Castle Rock Entertainment
- NPV Entertainment
- Fortis Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Miss Congeniality about?
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-a...
Who directed Miss Congeniality?
Miss Congeniality was directed by Donald Petrie.
How long is Miss Congeniality?
Miss Congeniality has a runtime of 1 hours and 50 minutes (110 minutes total).
When was Miss Congeniality released?
Miss Congeniality was released on December 22, 2000 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Miss Congeniality?
The main cast of Miss Congeniality includes Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Heather Burns, Michael Caine, Ernie Hudson.
Is Miss Congeniality worth watching?
Miss Congeniality has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 4,145 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.