Apple TVMiss Congeniality (2000)
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Viewer Rating
Rating: 5.3
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TV
Google PlayBias Dimensions
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Apple TVGoogle PlayDetailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Progressive
Primary
The film leans left by centering on a critique of superficial beauty standards and championing female authenticity and multifaceted identity, aligning with progressive social justice themes. While featuring law enforcement heroism, its primary focus is on individual transformation and challenging societal expectations rather than radical systemic change.
The film features visible diversity in its cast without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white roles. Its narrative centrally critiques traditional gender roles and stereotypes, particularly within the context of beauty pageants, but refrains from explicitly portraying traditional identities negatively.
Secondary
The film 'Miss Congeniality' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on an FBI agent going undercover in a beauty pageant, with no explicit or implicit engagement with queer identity or experiences.
The film features FBI agent Gracie Hart, who is capable in her role. However, her confrontations with male antagonists primarily involve tactical maneuvers, disarming, or arrests, rather than direct physical combat victories through martial arts or strength.
Miss Congeniality is an original screenplay, not an adaptation or reboot of existing material. All characters were created for this film, meaning there is no prior canon or historical baseline against which to assess a gender swap.
Miss Congeniality is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or previous installments. Therefore, no character could have been established as a specific race before this film's creation, making a race swap impossible under the given definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
5.3
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
6.3
6.5
Critic Ratings
4.1
4.3
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