Top 10 Family Beauty Pageant Films

Description: In this comedic reboot, the Brady family enters a beauty pageant, showcasing their unique charm and the clash between their '70s lifestyle and the '90s world.

Fact: The film was shot on the original Brady Bunch house set, which was reconstructed for the movie. The cast had to live like the Bradys during filming, including no modern technology.

Description: An FBI agent goes undercover in a beauty pageant to prevent a terrorist attack, leading to hilarious and heartwarming moments as she learns the value of inner beauty.

Fact: Sandra Bullock did most of her own stunts in the film, including the famous fight scene in the bathroom. The film spawned a sequel, "Miss Congeniality 2: Armed and Fabulous."

Description: While not strictly a beauty pageant film, Mia Thermopolis's transformation into a princess involves a grand ball, which can be seen as a pageant of sorts, highlighting her journey to self-acceptance.

Fact: Julie Andrews, who plays Queen Clarisse Renaldi, was nominated for a Golden Globe for her role. The film was based on the novel by Meg Cabot.

Description: A mother and daughter enter a mother-daughter beauty pageant to win a trip to Hawaii, leading to lessons about honesty and self-acceptance.

Fact: Hilary Duff, who plays the daughter, also sang the theme song for the movie. The film explores themes of family dynamics and moving on from past mistakes.

Description: Continuing the story of Gracie Hart, this sequel sees her protecting a pageant winner, delving deeper into the world of beauty pageants and personal growth.

Fact: The film was shot in Las Vegas, adding a vibrant backdrop to the story. It features a cameo by William Shatner, who plays himself.

Description: While primarily about a hair salon, the film includes a subplot where the characters participate in a beauty pageant, highlighting community and personal growth.

Fact: Queen Latifah, who stars in the film, also produced it. The movie features a strong ensemble cast including Alicia Silverstone and Andie MacDowell.

Description: This indie gem follows a quirky family as they travel across the country to support their youngest member in a beauty pageant. It's a heartfelt journey that celebrates individuality over conformity.

Fact: The film won two Academy Awards, including Best Original Screenplay. The character of Olive Hoover was inspired by a real-life contestant in a beauty pageant.

Description: Holly Hunter stars as a woman determined to win her town's beauty pageant, exploring themes of self-worth and community acceptance.

Fact: The film is based on a play by Beth Henley, who also wrote the screenplay. Holly Hunter's performance was critically acclaimed.

Description: A satirical look at the world of beauty pageants, this film follows a small-town contest where the stakes are high, and the contestants are anything but ordinary.

Fact: The film features a young Kirsten Dunst and Amy Adams in one of her earliest roles. The movie was initially released with an R-rating but was later edited for a PG-13 version.

Description: A family comedy about a mother and daughter entering a beauty pageant to win money for their struggling farm, learning about themselves and each other along the way.

Fact: The film was shot in rural Georgia, providing an authentic backdrop for the story. It's a lesser-known gem in the pageant movie genre.