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.
| Year | 1999 |
| Country | United States of America |
| Genre | Comedy |
| Director | Michael Patrick Jann |
| Runtime | 98 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.4/10 (423 votes) |
Unfortunately, we couldn't find any official platforms or free sites for this title yet.
Try finding similar movies with our AI-powered search
The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.
The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.
A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.
Director: Michael Patrick Jann
— MovieFinder Editorial
Best Watched
Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.
Kirsten Dunst
Amber Atkins
Ellen Barkin
Annette Atkins
Denise Richards
Rebecca Ann 'Becky' Leeman
Kirstie Alley
Gladys Leeman
Allison Janney
Loretta
Sam McMurray
Lester Leeman
Mindy Sterling
Iris Clark
Brittany Murphy
Lisa Swenson
Amy Adams
Leslie Miller
Laurie A. Sinclair
Michelle Johnson
Audience Score
Quick rating — tap to vote:
Or write a full review: