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.

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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

Feb 5, 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

Dec 26, 2010

4/5

Pleasant and entertaining; for teens and older.

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Derek Adams

Time Out

Jun 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, 2026

3/5

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

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Danielle Solzman

Solzy at the Movies

Dec 22, 2025

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)

Sep 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, 2026

So funny and thrilling the whole movie.

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Anri

May 8, 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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Gareth V

@geewah Oct 15, 2026

Strip away the likeable cast and you’re left with a dated, predictable comedy that wastes a great premise.

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Andrew A

@rt_andrew Oct 2, 2026

One of those dumb on purpose movies that you can't really love or hate

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Joseph C

@quigley98 Sep 18, 2026

This movie set feminism back 10 years in some spots and set it forward 6 years in others. I think Kamala would’ve won the presidency but for this film.

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Robert P

@Superbad Sep 12, 2026

Miss Congeniality = a *3.5* star Movie

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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)

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