Little Miss Sunshine15

Directed by Jonathan Dayton & Valerie Faris | USA | 2006 | 1h 42m | Starring Steve Carell, Toni Collette, Abigail Breslin, Greg Kinnear, Alan Arkin, Paul Dano

When a surprise invitation arrives for seven-year-old Olive to compete in the fiercely competitive “Little Miss Sunshine” beauty pageant, her entire family sets off on a wild cross-country journey to cheer her on. Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, and featuring the stellar cast including the late Alan Arkin, this heartfelt indie comedy beautifully highlights the significance of family, resilience, and embracing our flaws with warmth and humour.

Classic Season: Summer Road Trips

Reviews

‘This sparkling little gem takes the family road movie to unhoped-for heights of hilarity and humanity.’
★★★★
Angie Errigo, Empire Magazine

‘Despite tackling death and dysfunction, indie comedy drama Little Miss Sunshine radiates warmth and charm.’
★★★★
Stella Papamichael, BBC

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