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Little Miss Sunshine

R 2006 Comedy, Drama · 1h 42m
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A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.

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About Little Miss Sunshine

A dysfunctional yet endearing family packs into their vintage Volkswagen bus and embarks on a chaotic road trip from Albuquerque to California, all in support of their youngest member, Olive, who dreams of winning the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant. Along the way, they confront their individual struggles, support each other through thick and thin and discover the true meaning of family.

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Cast and Characters

Directed by Jonathan Dayton, Little Miss Sunshine boasts an ensemble cast that delivers exceptional performances. Greg Kinnear portrays Richard Hoover, the perpetually optimistic but ultimately unsuccessful father. Toni Collette shines as Sheryl Hoover, the matriarch desperately trying to hold her family together. Steve Carell plays Frank Ginsberg, Sheryl's suicidal brother, a Proust scholar recovering from a personal crisis. Paul Dano embodies Dwayne Hoover, the Nietzsche-obsessed teenage son who has taken a vow of silence. Abigail Breslin steals hearts as Olive Hoover, the endearingly awkward and determined young girl with dreams of pageant glory. Alan Arkin provides comedic relief and sage advice as Edwin Hoover, the foul-mouthed, heroin-using grandfather.

What people like about Little Miss Sunshine

Audiences and critics alike praised Little Miss Sunshine for its originality, heartfelt storytelling, and stellar performances. Many reviewers highlighted the film's ability to balance humor and pathos, creating a truly moving and entertaining experience. The chemistry among the cast members was also widely lauded, with particular praise given to Abigail Breslin's breakout performance and Alan Arkin's scene-stealing comedic timing. Viewers appreciated the film's unconventional approach to the family road trip genre, its rejection of traditional Hollywood tropes, and its ultimately uplifting message about embracing individuality and finding beauty in imperfection.

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Movie Score

77%

Released

July 26, 2006

Director

Jonathan Dayton

Cast

Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, Alan Arkin

Genre

Comedy, Drama

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