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Little Miss Sunshine

  • 2006
  • R
  • 1h 41m
IMDb RATING
7.8/10
537K
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Alan Arkin, Toni Collette, Greg Kinnear, Steve Carell, Paul Dano, and Abigail Breslin in Little Miss Sunshine (2006)
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A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.A family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus.

  • Directors
    • Jonathan Dayton
    • Valerie Faris
  • Writer
    • Michael Arndt
  • Stars
    • Steve Carell
    • Toni Collette
    • Greg Kinnear
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • IMDb RATING
    7.8/10
    537K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    916
    16
    • Directors
      • Jonathan Dayton
      • Valerie Faris
    • Writer
      • Michael Arndt
    • Stars
      • Steve Carell
      • Toni Collette
      • Greg Kinnear
    • 1KUser reviews
    • 251Critic reviews
    • 80Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 2 Oscars
      • 73 wins & 112 nominations total

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    Steve Carell
    Steve Carell
    • Frank
    Toni Collette
    Toni Collette
    • Sheryl
    Greg Kinnear
    Greg Kinnear
    • Richard Hoover
    Abigail Breslin
    Abigail Breslin
    • Olive
    Paul Dano
    Paul Dano
    • Dwayne
    Alan Arkin
    Alan Arkin
    • Edwin Hoover
    Marc Turtletaub
    Marc Turtletaub
    • Doctor #1
    Jill Talley
    Jill Talley
    • Cindy
    Brenda Canela
    Brenda Canela
    • Diner Waitress
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    Julio Oscar Mechoso
    • Mechanic
    Chuck Loring
    Chuck Loring
    • Convenience Store Proprietor
    Justin Shilton
    Justin Shilton
    • Josh
    Gordon Thomson
    Gordon Thomson
    • Larry Sugarman
    Steven Christopher Parker
    Steven Christopher Parker
    • Teen Boy #1
    Bryan Cranston
    Bryan Cranston
    • Stan Grossman
    John Walcutt
    John Walcutt
    • Doctor #2
    Paula Newsome
    Paula Newsome
    • Linda
    Dean Norris
    Dean Norris
    • State Trooper McCleary
    • Directors
      • Jonathan Dayton
      • Valerie Faris
    • Writer
      • Michael Arndt
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    Storyline

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    • Trivia
      The production crew made sure Abigail Breslin really was listening to music in her headphones to keep her from hearing Alan Arkin's profanity-laced scenes.
    • Goofs
      When at the motel, Sheryl reads off the three room numbers they are staying in as 11, 12, and 13. When Grandpa and Olive go into their room and shut the door, though, the number reads 208.
    • Quotes

      Grandpa: A real loser is someone who's so afraid of not winning he doesn't even try.

    • Alternate versions
      The DVD contains four alternate endings:
      • Alternate Ending # 1 had the family stop at a rest stop the next day as they're driving back home. Richard talks fondly about Grandpa, and then the family toasts to his memory. You actually can't hear the dialogue, since the only audio option is for the director's commentary on this ending. Basically, the filmmakers thought that it was too sappy (since it was too sunny during the scene) and so they stopped filming.
      • Alternate Ending #2 had the family handcuffed at the security office at the hotel. The security guard tells them that Olive is disqualified from the competition and that they are released, under the condition that they are banned from entering beauty pageants in California again. He releases the family members, and they start to walk out of the lobby. Sheryl places a crown on Richard's head, who in turn places it on Olive's head. As they exit the hotel, Richard asks "who wants ice cream?"
      • Alternate Ending #3 had Olive running out into the lobby of the hotel, acting as a lookout, as you can hear everyone else arguing off-screen about stealing the trophy. She signals that the coast is clear, and so the others run out of the hotel carrying the trophy (while Frank wears the crown).
      • Alternate Ending #4 is the same as #3, but it's extended. Title cards detail the family stealing the trophy from the room, running down the hall, running out of the hotel, running into the van, and driving off.
    • Connections
      Featured in Siskel & Ebert: Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby/Little Miss Sunshine/Shadowboxer/Miami Vice/The Night Listener (2006)
    • Soundtracks
      Chicago
      Written by Sufjan Stevens
      Performed by Sufjan Stevens
      Courtesy of Asthmatic Kitty Records

    User reviews1K

    Featured review
    8/10

    Anything that makes fun of beauty pageants is alright by me

    A quirky original comedy that works it's way towards a genuinely brilliant finale. Strong cast, sharp humour and good pacing contribute to a modern classic.
    • Ruskington
    • Oct 23, 2021
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    Details

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    • Release date
      • August 18, 2006 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Pequeña Miss Sunshine
    • Filming locations
      • Flagstaff, Arizona, USA
    • Production companies
      • Searchlight Pictures
      • Big Beach
      • Bona Fide Productions
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $8,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $59,891,098
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $370,998
      • Jul 30, 2006
    • Gross worldwide
      • $101,059,571
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 41 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • DTS
      • SDDS
      • Dolby Digital
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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