Mona sacrifices everything, including family, in pursuit of a beauty pageant victory. Her friend Ruby helps her to an amazing degree.
Director:
Sally FieldWriter:
Jon Bernstein
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2 nominations.
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Cast
| Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
| Minnie Driver | ... | Mona Hibbard | |
| Joey Lauren Adams | ... | Ruby | |
| Hallie Eisenberg | ... | Vanessa (as Hallie Kate Eisenberg) | |
| Kathleen Turner | ... | Verna Chickle | |
| Leslie Stefanson | ... | Joyce Parkins | |
| Bridgette Wilson-Sampras | ... | Lorna Larkin (as Bridgette L. Wilson) | |
| Kathleen Robertson | ... | Wanda Love | |
| Michael McKean | ... | Lance DeSalvo | |
| Gary Collins | ... | Miss American Miss Host | |
| Linda Hart | ... | Nedra Hibbard | |
| Brent Briscoe | ... | Lurdy | |
| Colleen Rennison | ... | Mona at 12 | |
| Jacqueline Steiger | ... | Ruby at 12 | |
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Sylvia Short | ... | Alberta |
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Herta Ware | ... | Clara |
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Sometimes you have to give up the life of your dreams, to discover the dream of your life... On her journey to become the next Miss American Miss, a young woman is forced to reevaluate her life's goal and, in the process, discovers what's really important and what it truly means to be... Beautiful. Written by Anonymous
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Sometimes you have to give up the life of your dreams, to discover the dream of your life.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG-13 for language and thematic elements | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Language:
EnglishRelease Date:
29 September 2000 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Mais Bela See more »Filming Locations:
Merry-Go-Round, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Edit
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Budget:
$14,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend USA:
$1,409,433, 1 October 2000, Wide ReleaseGross USA:
$3,060,963, 22 October 2000Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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There is no "Naperville County" in Illinois. Naperville is in DuPage and Will counties. See more »Quotes
Lorna Larkin: I'm Lorna Larkin, Miss Texas. I'm a magna cum laude graduate from the University of Texas with a double degree in genetic engineering and cosmetology.See more »
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OK so this film isn't destined for any Academy Awards, but it's a warm, winning flick that deserves to be recognized for it's very real strengths. Minnie Driver is usually wonderful, & she's wonderful here as Mona. Even as a kid (played by Colleen Rennison), Mona is feisty & determined, but you always see the ache beneath the bluster. We like Mona; you will too!
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