Greg Kinnear,
Toni Collette,
Steve Carell,
Paul Dano,
Abigail Breslin
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When a pudgy, bespectacled seven-year-old, Olive (Abigail Breslin), voices her desire to take home the coveted Little Miss Sunshine crown at an upcoming beauty pageant, her wildly dysfunctional family... read more
Directed by: Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris
Release Date: July 26, 2006
DVD Release Date: December 19, 2006
Stats: 56,354 reviews
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April 28, 2013
Wonderful, touching, original, and engaging in every way. I rarely watch a movie twice; I've seen this one three times, and enjoyed it each time.
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October 3, 2012
A hugely enjoyable yet haunting film, which leaves you with a great feeling and an urge to better yourself somehow. The characters are perfectly formed and lovable and you go on the journey with them. You cheer and shout for Olive and hope she wins, but even when she doesn't, you... read more
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January 22, 2012
Little Miss Sunshine is the movie that's redefined the dysfunctonal family. Although marketed as a comedy it's more of a moving, inspiring and emotional drama than the next comedy flick. The directorial duo made this ensemble of messed up characters charming and lovable flawlessl... read more
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November 22, 2011
'Little Miss Sunshine' is a tender but fierce film that never sputters as it reveals its intentions and brilliance. This is clearly the world we live in, yet its clearly the one we don't want. Filled with awesome performances from every character within the pointed script, 'Littl... read more
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November 11, 2011fb733768972"Little Miss Sunshine" is credibly gifted with an amazing cast, a fantastically plotted series of events, and classic film elements that will jump right off the screen. As we follow a broken family on a mission to bring happiness to their daughter, in the way of bringing her to t... read more
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October 9, 2011fb791220692The family on display here is so dysfunctional and cramped that you feel the frustration build inside of you, just as it does in these characters. While sometimes uncomfortable and dreary, "Little Miss Sunshine" succeeds in its goal of revealing the dark side of family life, and ... read more
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October 1, 2011
LITTLE MISS SUNSHINE is an independent film, humorous in its own dark little way. Though the film comes across mostly a drama, it has its funny moments, and all of the humor is either subtle, clever, depressing, or a combination of the three.
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June 9, 2011fb535316333The beauty of failure, laid out with honesty and fun in this ridiculously amusing family film of dysfunction.
Every character has their own dreams, their own shortcomings and their own resolutions. When they all come together for each other though, that's where this movie finds ... read more -
June 9, 2011
Love this movie! From the introduction scene with the family dinner, to the final scene with the family dancing with Olive, this little film is pure genius! Every second is smart funny, yet utterly real and touching. Little Abigail Breslin is so perfect, especially with her speci... read more
Critic Reviews
Sunny or dark, comedy should never be as predictable as Little Miss Sunshine. Full Review
... a scrappy human comedy that takes an honest path to laughs and is twice as funny and touching for it.
... this isn't much more than a glorified sitcom, but it deftly dramatizes our conflicting desires for individuality and an audience to applaud it. Full Review
For a movie generated from the Amerindie algorithm of family dysfunction, road-trip catharsis and studied quirk, this dark-edged ensemble comedy often borders on the loveable. Full Review
Hilarious, profane and as much fun as you are going to have in a theater this summer. Full Review
The funniest and most gracefully written, acted and directed dysfunctional-American-family farce comedy of the year thus far. Full Review
Dayton and Faris satirize our win-win culture, but they don't miss a trick promoting Little Miss Sunshine for the winner's circle. Full Review
Little Miss Sunshine makes you want to gather all the kooks in your life and take a road trip. Full Review
... a film of small and gratifying surprises. Full Review
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