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Beautiful

  • 20002000
  • PG-13PG-13
  • 1h 52m
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4.2K
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Theatrical Trailer from Destination Films
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ComedyDrama
Mona sacrifices everything, including family, in pursuit of a beauty pageant victory. Her friend Ruby helps her to an amazing degree.Mona sacrifices everything, including family, in pursuit of a beauty pageant victory. Her friend Ruby helps her to an amazing degree.Mona sacrifices everything, including family, in pursuit of a beauty pageant victory. Her friend Ruby helps her to an amazing degree.
IMDb RATING
5.6/10
4.2K
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  • Director
    • Sally Field
  • Writer
    • Jon Bernstein
  • Stars
    • Minnie Driver
    • Hallie Eisenberg
    • Joey Lauren Adams
  • Director
    • Sally Field
  • Writer
    • Jon Bernstein
  • Stars
    • Minnie Driver
    • Hallie Eisenberg
    • Joey Lauren Adams
  • See production, box office & company info
    • 64User reviews
    • 33Critic reviews
    • 23Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 2 nominations

    Videos1

    Beautiful
    Trailer 2:22
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    Photos35

    Minnie Driver Stars as Mona
    Hallie Kate Eisenberg stars as Vanessa
    Kathleen Turner stars as Verna Chickle
    Joey Lauren Adams stars as Ruby
    Vanessa & Ruby
    Minnie Driver, Hallie Eisenberg, and Bridgette Wilson-Sampras in Beautiful (2000)
    Kathleen Turner stars as Verna Chickle
    Joey Lauren Adams stars as Ruby
    The competition
    "BEAUTIFUL"  COSTUME FOR MINNIE DRIVER: MONAS MISS IL. STATE THEME OUTFIT
    Minnie Driver and Hallie Eisenberg in Beautiful (2000)
    Minnie Driver and Hallie Eisenberg in Beautiful (2000)

    Top cast

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    Minnie Driver
    Minnie Driver
    • Mona
    Hallie Eisenberg
    Hallie Eisenberg
    • Vanessa
    • (as Hallie Kate Eisenberg)
    Joey Lauren Adams
    Joey Lauren Adams
    • Ruby
    Kathleen Turner
    Kathleen Turner
    • Verna Chickle
    Leslie Stefanson
    Leslie Stefanson
    • Joyce Parkins
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    Bridgette Wilson-Sampras
    • Lorna Larkin (Miss Texas)
    • (as Bridgette L. Wilson)
    Kathleen Robertson
    Kathleen Robertson
    • Wanda Love (Miss Tennessee)
    Michael McKean
    Michael McKean
    • Lance DeSalvo
    Gary Collins
    Gary Collins
    • Miss American Miss Host
    Linda Hart
    Linda Hart
    • Nedra
    Brent Briscoe
    Brent Briscoe
    • Lurdy
    Colleen Rennison
    Colleen Rennison
    • Mona at 12
    Jacqueline Steiger
    Jacqueline Steiger
    • Ruby at 12
    Sylvia Short
    • Alberta
    Herta Ware
    • Clara
    Ali Landry Monteverde
    Ali Landry Monteverde
    • Belindy Lindbrook
    • (as Ali Landry)
    Robin Bobeau
    Robin Bobeau
    • Miss Alabama
    • (as Robin Renee')
    Chuti Tiu
    Chuti Tiu
    • Miss Hawaii
    • Director
      • Sally Field
    • Writer
      • Jon Bernstein
    • All cast & crew
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      Bridgette Wilson-Sampras who plays Miss Texas was actually once Miss Teen USA.
    • Goofs
      There are references to there being 50 representatives in the pageant, however "Miss District of Columbia" is seen numerous times during the early stages of the pageant.
    • Quotes

      Mona Hibbard: I don't know if I want to be a pretend role model to thousands of little girls... or a real role model to one.

    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: The Contender/Girlfight/Beautiful/Best in Show (2000)
    • Soundtracks
      The Most Beautiful Girl in the World
      Written by Richard Rodgers and Lorenz Hart

      Performed by Vic Damone

    User reviews64

    Review
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    Featured review
    8/10
    Dull moments, but overall an inspiring movie
    For a great deal of the film my eyes did wander around as it is not the most riveting of film experiences; however, the ending was worthy of a standing ovation and tears.

    Throughout the story, I found myself wondering whether I should sympathise with Mona, a woman with such a desire to win that she selfishly sabotages fellow contestants and locks her own daughter out of her life. On the other hand, I was able to relate to the story of a woman who strove to be the best only to falter and be dragged down by peers. In a sense, Mona is to be applauded for her determination to shine through a life of failure and loneliness - a true testament to the feats that can be achieved though hard work. Naturally, giving up her child to selfishly pursue a vain dream is almost despicable but it makes the triumphant ending ever so much more inspiring, that this confused human being triumphs not only over adversity to be crowned Miss American Miss, but more importantly, that she conquers her own self-centred frailties to realise the joy to be found in loving the beautiful gift of life she already possesses.
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    • cimorene_fantasy
    • Apr 14, 2003

    Details

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    • Release date
      • September 29, 2000 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Красивая
    • Filming locations
      • Merry-Go-Round, Griffith Park - 4730 Crystal Springs Drive, Los Angeles, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Destination Films
      • Flashpoint (I)
      • Fogwood Films
    • See more company credits at IMDbPro

    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $14,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $3,157,348
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $1,409,433
      • Oct 1, 2000
    • Gross worldwide
      • $3,169,930
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 52 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Dolby Digital
      • SDDS
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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