Miss Congeniality_
"Unpolished. Unkempt. Unleashed. Undercover."
When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female Agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
Miss Congeniality earned $212.0M worldwide on a $45.0M budget — a 371% return on investment.
Donald Petrie →
Year context
Miss Congeniality was released 26 years ago in 2000.
CAST (20)
Sandra Bullock
Gracie Hart
Benjamin Bratt
Eric Matthews
Heather Burns
Cheryl Frasier
Michael Caine
Victor Melling
Ernie Hudson
Harry McDonald
Candice Bergen
Kathy Morningside
William Shatner
Stan Fields
John DiResta
Agent Clonsky
Melissa De Sousa
Karen Krantz
Steve Monroe
Frank Tobin
Deirdre Quinn
Mary Jo Wright
Wendy Raquel Robinson
Leslie Davis
Asia De Marcos
Alana Krewson
Ken Thomas
Agent Harris
GF
Gabriel Folse
Jerry Grant
Leeanne Locken Emberlin
Kelly Beth Kelley
John Cann
Russian Bodyguard
Laurie Guzda
Assistant Director
Lucien Douglas
Warehouse Hair Stylist
Mona Lee Fultz
Russian Waitress
CREW
BOX OFFICE
$45.0M
Budget
$212.0M
Revenue
+371%
ROI
MASSIVE HIT
Verdict
STUDIOS (4)
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
110 min (1h 50m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.5/10 (4,157 votes)
Popularity
5
Budget
$45,000,000
Box Office
$212,000,000
Profit
+$167,000,000
IMDB
Trailer
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Miss Congeniality about?
When the local FBI office receives a letter from a terrorist known only as 'The Citizen', it's quickly determined that he's planning his next act at the Miss America beauty pageant. Because tough-as-nails Gracie Hart is the only female Agent at the office, she's chosen to go undercover as the contestant from New Jersey.
How long is Miss Congeniality?
Miss Congeniality has a runtime of 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Who directed Miss Congeniality?
Miss Congeniality was directed by Donald Petrie.
Who stars in Miss Congeniality?
The cast of Miss Congeniality includes Sandra Bullock, Benjamin Bratt, Heather Burns, Michael Caine, Ernie Hudson.
How much did Miss Congeniality make at the box office?
Miss Congeniality earned $212,000,000 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $45,000,000.
What is the rating of Miss Congeniality?
Miss Congeniality has a rating of 6.5 out of 10 based on 4,157 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Crime
Action
KEYWORDS (10)
undercover agent
investigation
beauty contest
talent show
fish out of water
terrorism
surveillance
san antonio, texas
beauty standards
beauty queen