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Miss Congeniality

An F.B.I. Agent must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a group from bombing the event.

Director

Donald Petrie

Year

Genre

action, comedy, crime

Box Office

$106,807,667

Production

Village Roadshow Pictures,Castle Rock Entertainment,NPV Entertainment,Fortis Films,Warner Bros. Pictures

Awards

7 wins & 8 nominations

Part of Collection

Miss Congeniality Collection: Miss Congeniality, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous

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Gracie Hart

Victor Melling

Eric Matthews

Kathy Morningside

Stan Fields

William Shatner

Harry McDonald

Agent Clonsky

Cheryl Frasier - Miss Rhode Island

Karen Krantz - Miss New York

Melissa De Sousa

Frank Tobin

Mary Jo Wright - Miss Texas

Leslie Davis - Miss California

Wendy Raquel Robinson

Alana Krewson - Miss Hawaii

Agent Harris

Agent Jerry Grant

Agent Jensen

Christopher Shea

Young Gracie

Mary Ashleigh Green

Tough Boy

Alan

Eric Ian Goldberg

Krashow (as Daniel Kamin)

Ivan

Konstantin Selivanov

Russian Waitress (as Mona Lee)

Russian Bodyguard

Russian Bodyguard (as Johnny Caan)

Stacey - Pageant Announcer

Dave - Pageant Director

Assistant Director

Scott the Backstage Security Guard

Security Guard (as Ruperto Reyes Jr.)

Pageant Matron

Bernadette Nason

Mike the Bartender

Beth Carter

Jessica Holcomb

Tina

Jennifer Gareis

Self (as Ellen Schwartz)

Ellen H. Schwartz

Starbucks Cop

Cassandra L. Small

Starbucks Guy

Preliminary Judge

Newscaster

Catenya McHenry

Warehouse Dentist

Warehouse Hair Stylist

Lori, Miss United States

Kelly Beth Kelley, Miss Nebraska

Ali Lowchowski, Miss Arkansas

Lana Harmony Frankfurt, Miss Florida

Lily Hardywood, Miss Maine

Kimberly Crawford

Wynni Tracey Concellio, Miss Maryland

Jamie Drake Stephens

Penelope Likkum, Miss Massachusetts

Jaimee Madison, Miss Minnesota

Tinka Woods, Miss Missouri

Sky Greenleaves, Miss Nevada

Shana McClendon

Hayley Downes, Miss New Mexico

Olivia Einstein, Miss Ohio

Uma Trough, Miss Oregon

Angela Van De Walle

Vanessa Black-Wooding, Miss South Carolina

Belinda Brown, Miss Tennessee

Inga van Horna, Miss Utah

Patricia De Le Marco Los Conchita Amelia Carolina Maria Moses, Miss Vermont

Katwyna Towers, Miss Washington

Kiki Call, Miss District of Columbia

Pageant Audience

Waiter

Starbucks Patron

Erin McPherson, Miss Pennsylvania

Victor

Audience Member

Miss Georgia

Pageant Judge

Security Guard

Club Dancer

Pageant Judge

Robert F. Cawley

Miss New Hampshire

Audience Member

Constance Dasse

Drum Circle-Extra

Pageant Employee

Miss South Dakota

New York Cop

Jeremy Denzlinger

Pageant Security

Miss Iowa

Pageant Employee

Self

Parent

FBI Agent

Kirby M. Hiscox

Buffy O'Cattrell, Miss Montana

Audience Member

Jennifer Matyear

Miss Delaware

FBI Agent

Cab Driver

Matthew S. Moffett

Russian Woman

Misty - Guest Attendant

Benefactor

Douglas M. Nelson

Audience member

Trevor Doyle Nelson

Miss Indiana

Pageant Judge

Stage Manager

FBI Agent

FBI Agent

James Singleton

Bar Guy

Miss Wyoming

Hairstylist

FBI Agent

Man Wearing Pink Tie

Richard E. Waits

Pageant Manager

Alamo Guest

Wendy Wells-Gunkel

Coffee shop

Miss Idaho

Michelle Yerger

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Stan Fields Gracie Hart Kathy Morningside Victor Melling Eric Matthews Tina Dave The Pageant Director Assistant Director Frank Tobin Mary Jo Wright, Miss Texas Agent Clonsky

Prepare for what promises to bea day of astounding musical theatrical and dancing talentAnd after I'm finished you can see the ladies - Miss Congeniality

Prepare for what promises to bea day of astounding musical...

What's her talent, bartending? - Miss Congeniality

What's her talent, bartending?

I made it very clear you weren't responsible for making her credible. - Miss Congeniality

I made it very clear you weren't responsible for making...

But there are no words - Miss Congeniality

But there are no words

Eagle-Eye. - Miss Congeniality

He's moving, he's moving. - Miss Congeniality

He's moving, he's moving.

Guys, he has a gun. - Miss Congeniality

Guys, he has a gun.

Better up to them, don't you think? - Miss Congeniality

Better up to them, don't you think?

- Look, he had a gun. - Miss Congeniality

- Look, he had a gun.

Just for a tiny minute. - Miss Congeniality

Just for a tiny minute.

The interview is the single most important part of the pageantIt accounts for 30 of your total scoreWhat's the other 70 cleavage - Miss Congeniality

The interview is the single most important part of the...

McDonald called He saw Hart's anti smoking commercial He's on his wayGood perfect I'd hate for him to fire me over the phone - Miss Congeniality

McDonald called He saw Hart's anti smoking commercial...

Smilers wear a crown losers wear a frown - Miss Congeniality

Smilers wear a crown losers wear a frown

I would so love to hurt you right nowAs long as you smile - Miss Congeniality

I would so love to hurt you right nowAs long as you smile

Why is New Jersey calledthe Garden StateYou can't fit Oil and petrochemical refinery state on a license plate - Miss Congeniality

Why is New Jersey calledthe Garden StateYou can't fit...

In place of friends and relationships you have sarcasm and a gunOh I have sarcasmWhen every word that comes out of your mouth is dripping with disdainThat is because I am a miserable grumpy elitist and that works for meI don't have relationships because I - Miss Congeniality

In place of friends and relationships you have sarcasm and a...

"How do you feel about gun control?" Favorable. - Miss Congeniality

"How do you feel about gun control?" Favorable.

I've been waiting five years to run my own opWould I blow it on the wrong girl You picked mebecause I looked good and wasn't on maternity leaveNo that's why they let me pick you Know whyLost a bet You're smartand funny and you're easy to talk to when - Miss Congeniality

I've been waiting five years to run my own opWould I...

I won't let you down. - Miss Congeniality

I won't let you down.

Oh, Vic is gonna kill you. - Miss Congeniality

Oh, Vic is gonna kill you.

Whoa, guys, Hart's in the dressing room. - Miss Congeniality

Whoa, guys, Hart's in the dressing room.

Those better be candy dishes! - Miss Congeniality

Those better be candy dishes!

Guess it's time to apply at my local HootersHemorrhoid ointment You think the judges will look that closelyIt's for the baggies under your eyesReallyGood hair spray Finally something I recognizeWhat are you doingIt stops the suit from riding upRiding up - Miss Congeniality

Guess it's time to apply at my local HootersHemorrhoid...

The last time I was naked in public I came out of a uterus - Miss Congeniality

The last time I was naked in public I came out of a uterus

Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama... - Miss Congeniality

Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama, Dalai Lama...

I would have to say, world peace. - Miss Congeniality

I would have to say, world peace.

What is the one most important thing our society needsThat would be harsher punishment for parole violators StanAnd world peaceThank you Gracie LouAnd thank you StanCheryl Frasier from Rhode IslandThat was charming Are you drunkGlad you enjoyed it Now - Miss Congeniality

What is the one most important thing our society needsThat...

And, world peace. - Miss Congeniality

And, world peace.

Lmagine she's me and you want to know but I don't want to talk about itWhat would you doYou want me to beat her - Miss Congeniality

Lmagine she's me and you want to know but I don't...

What are you doing - Miss Congeniality

What are you doing

I was like a female Rain Man - Miss Congeniality

I was like a female Rain Man

It's light beer and she's gonna throw it up anyway - Miss Congeniality

It's light beer and she's gonna throw it up anyway

- I want another drink! - Miss Congeniality

- I want another drink!

Another round, ladies? - Miss Congeniality

Another round, ladies?

This is so weird! - Miss Congeniality

This is so weird!

My idea of a perfect date would be a manwho takes me to a romantic dinnerThen we walk along the beach barefoot discussing booksand music and moviesAwNo wonder you're still a virgin - Miss Congeniality

My idea of a perfect date would be a manwho takes me to a...

One time I stole red underwear from the department storeMy mother wouldn't buy themShe said they were Satan's panties - Miss Congeniality

One time I stole red underwear from the department storeMy...

She's completely trashed. - Miss Congeniality

She's completely trashed.

Bizarro - Miss Congeniality

I think we have reason to monitor MorningsideWhy don't you jump on her dressed like a Bavarian fruitcakeYou're the reason I had to drag myself down hereand I don't want to hear anymoreYou're absolutely right sir Not another damn word - Miss Congeniality

I think we have reason to monitor MorningsideWhy don't...

Would you shut upYou're shutting up enough for both of us - Miss Congeniality

Would you shut upYou're shutting up enough for both of...

There. I request permission to stay with a small contingent. - Denied. - Then I request permission to stay alone. - Miss Congeniality

There. I request permission to stay with a small contingent....

You know what I don't care what you do You want to stay stayBut as a private citizen Turn in your badge and your gun - Miss Congeniality

You know what I don't care what you do You want to stay...

What? Don't look at me like I betrayed you. Betrayal implies action. You stood there. You got nothin - Miss Congeniality

What? Don't look at me like I betrayed you. Betrayal...

Don't look at me like I betrayed youBetrayal implies action You stood there - Miss Congeniality

Don't look at me like I betrayed youBetrayal implies...

Thank you. - Miss Congeniality

You're a geniusNo Frank I'm just pissed off - Miss Congeniality

You're a geniusNo Frank I'm just pissed off

If I ever had a daughter I imagine that she would besomething like youWhich is why I never reproduced - Miss Congeniality

If I ever had a daughter I imagine that she would...

No insults today? - Miss Congeniality

No insults today?

Ladies! - Miss Congeniality

Good luck, ladies! - Miss Congeniality

Good luck, ladies!

Will you go back to the mothershipAs long as you go with me Tex Ass - Miss Congeniality

Will you go back to the mothershipAs long as you go with me...

Where are you going? - Miss Congeniality

Where are you going?

Going live. - Miss Congeniality

And your host for the evening, Stan Fields! - Miss Congeniality

And your host for the evening, Stan Fields!

Thank you. - Miss Congeniality

And last but not least, Rhode Island. - Miss Congeniality

And last but not least, Rhode Island.

And there they are! - Miss Congeniality

And there they are!

Well, the top 10 have been chosen. - Miss Congeniality

Well, the top 10 have been chosen.

I checked out Kathy Morningside. - Miss Congeniality

I checked out Kathy Morningside.

Good job! - Miss Congeniality

Hey, hey. - Miss Congeniality

You ate pizza you stole panties you're wild - Miss Congeniality

You ate pizza you stole panties you're wild

- Can I see your ticket? - Miss Congeniality

- Can I see your ticket?

Gentlemen, you can't go in... - Miss Congeniality

Gentlemen, you can't go in...

He's with meWait I'm not with him with himCome on muffin - Miss Congeniality

He's with meWait I'm not with him with himCome on...

Thank you! - Miss Congeniality

- Hey, Hart. - Miss Congeniality

You're up next, New Jersey. - Miss Congeniality

You're up next, New Jersey.

That's a tough one - Miss Congeniality

That's a tough one

Good evening. - Miss Congeniality

More changes? - Miss Congeniality

Use the heel of your hand and thrust. - Miss Congeniality

Use the heel of your hand and thrust.

Attack me! - Miss Congeniality

Maybe he needs a little applause. - Miss Congeniality

Maybe he needs a little applause.

She's kicking his ass! - Miss Congeniality

She's kicking his ass!

Solar plexus, instep......nose, groin! - Miss Congeniality

Solar plexus, instep......nose, groin!

Cue Stan. - Miss Congeniality

I want all the lesbians to know - Miss Congeniality

I want all the lesbians to know

I want all the lesbians to knowif I can make it to the top 10 so can youBig out to Brooklyn YoGet her off of thereGo to StanTina I love you babyI love you KarenWhoo YeahAnd we'll be right back with our final five lesbians InterviewsBumper Commercial Can - Miss Congeniality

I want all the lesbians to knowif I can make it to the top...

And we'll be right back with our final five lesbians Interviews - Miss Congeniality

And we'll be right back with our final five lesbians...

In a way America is like a big shipWhen we work together and respect each otherthat's when the ship gets safely homeTerrific answer - Miss Congeniality

In a way America is like a big shipWhen we work together and...

New JerseyAs you may know there are many who considerthe Miss United States pageant to be outdated and antifeministWhat would you say to themOh my GodI would have to say I used to be one of themAnd then I came hereand I realized thatthese women are smart - Miss Congeniality

New JerseyAs you may know there are many who considerthe...

For me, this experience has been one of the most rewarding......and liberating experiences of my life. - Miss Congeniality

For me, this experience has been one of the most...

And if anyone......anyone......tries to hurt one of my new friends......I would take them out. - Miss Congeniality

And if anyone......anyone......tries to hurt one of my new...

My God It's the crownYes it is You can taste it nowNo no noIt goes Texas Rhode Island and New Jersey Let's goNot the This In theSCOTT Finale positionsYes Wear the crown Be the crown You are the crown - Miss Congeniality

My God It's the crownYes it is You can taste it nowNo...

And now, the moment of truth and beauty. - Miss Congeniality

And now, the moment of truth and beauty.

What? A lot of tension. - Miss Congeniality

What? A lot of tension.

KATHY: The third runner-up is......Nebraska! - Miss Congeniality

KATHY: The third runner-up is......Nebraska!

- Am I in danger here? - Miss Congeniality

- Am I in danger here?

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An F.B.I. Agent must go undercover in the Miss United States beauty pageant to prevent a group from bombing the event.

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Director: Donald Petrie

Writer: Marc Lawrence, Katie Ford, Caryn Lucas

Production: Village Roadshow Pictures,Castle Rock Entertainment,NPV Entertainment,Fortis Films,Warner Bros. Pictures

Genre: action, comedy, crime

Year: 2000

MetaScore: 43/100

ImdbRating: 6.3

BoxOffice: $106,807,667

Released: 22 Dec 2000

Awards: 7 wins & 8 nominations

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Miss Congeniality Collection: Miss Congeniality, Miss Congeniality 2: Armed & Fabulous

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