Parental Rating: R (Restricted – Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.)
➱ STORYLINE:
Little Miss Sunshine (2006) follows the dysfunctional Hoover family as they embark on a cross-country road trip in their old VW bus to support their young daughter, Olive, who has qualified for the "Little Miss Sunshine" beauty pageant. Along the way, the family members confront their personal struggles, including a failed motivational speaker father, a stressed-out mother, a silent brother, a suicidal uncle, and a foul-mouthed grandfather. Despite the chaos, the journey brings them closer together and teaches them valuable life lessons.
➱ STAFF REVIEW:
Little Miss Sunshine (2006), directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, is a heartwarming and darkly comedic film that captures the essence of family dynamics and the pursuit of dreams. The ensemble cast, including Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin, and Alan Arkin deliver outstanding performances, each adding depth and humor to their roles. The film's clever script, poignant moments, and quirky characters make it a memorable and touching story about perseverance and love. Little Miss Sunshine is a delightful blend of comedy and drama that resonates with audiences long after the credits roll.
➱ CREDITS:
Directors:
- Jonathan Dayton
- Valerie Faris
Writer:
- Michael Arndt
Based on:
- Original screenplay by Michael Arndt
Starring:
- Greg Kinnear as Richard Hoover
- Toni Collette as Sheryl Hoover
- Steve Carell as Frank Ginsberg
- Paul Dano as Dwayne Hoover
- Abigail Breslin as Olive Hoover
- Alan Arkin as Grandpa Edwin Hoover
Produced by:
- Marc Turtletaub
- David T. Friendly
- Peter Saraf
- Albert Berger
- Ron Yerxa
Cinematography: Tim Suhrstedt
Edited by: Pamela Martin
Music by:
- Mychael Danna
- DeVotchKa
Production Company:
- Big Beach Films
- Bona Fide Productions
Distributed by:
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
Release date: July 26, 2006
Run Time: 1h 41min
Country: United States
Languages: English
Budget: $8 million
Box office: $101.1 million
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