Miss Congeniality (2000): cast, story & where to watch
2000 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2000, Miss Congeniality is an action, comedy and crime film directed by Donald Petrie, running about 111 minutes. “Never Mess With An Agent In A Dress.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female Agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.
Who’s in it. Miss Congeniality stars Sandra Bullock as Gracie Hart, Benjamin Bratt as Eric Matthews, Michael Caine as Victor Melling and Candice Bergen as Kathy Morningside, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Miss Congeniality has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $212M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Congeniality page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Congeniality tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Congeniality (2000)?
- In US, Miss Congeniality is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miss Congeniality worth watching?
- Miss Congeniality holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miss Congeniality?
- Miss Congeniality stars Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Michael Caine, Candice Bergen and William Shatner.
- When was Miss Congeniality released?
- Miss Congeniality was released in 2000, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.