Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1999, Drop Dead Gorgeous is a comedy film directed by Michael Patrick Jann, running about 98 minutes. “The battle between the good and the bad is bound to get ugly.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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, 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.
Who’s in it. Drop Dead Gorgeous stars Kirsten Dunst as Amber Atkins, Amy Adams as Leslie Miller, Ellen Barkin as Annette Atkins and Denise Richards as Rebecca Ann "Becky" Leeman, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Drop Dead Gorgeous has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $10.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, MUBI Amazon Channel and Icon Film Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and Sky Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Drop Dead Gorgeous page.
If you liked it. Fans of Drop Dead Gorgeous tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Drop Dead Gorgeous (1999)?
- In GB, Drop Dead Gorgeous is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI and MUBI Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Amazon Video and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Drop Dead Gorgeous worth watching?
- Drop Dead Gorgeous holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Drop Dead Gorgeous?
- Drop Dead Gorgeous stars Kirsten Dunst, Amy Adams, Ellen Barkin, Denise Richards and Kirstie Alley.
- When was Drop Dead Gorgeous released?
- Drop Dead Gorgeous was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 98 minutes.