Mona sacrifices everything, including family, in pursuit of a beauty pageant victory. Her friend Ruby helps her to an amazing degree.
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Sally FieldWriter:
Jon Bernstein
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2 nominations.
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| 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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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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$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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This movie is better than its reviews. It does wander a bit in the second half, but engaging performances make it worth watching. Minnie Driver is well chosen- attractive , but human. Joey Lauren Adams steals the movie. Not about to change your life ( not a " message movie"), but does subtly make some nice points about beauty and beauty contests, families, friendship and self-esteem.