Little Miss Sunshine
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Little Miss Sunshine
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In Albuquerque, Sheryl Hoover brings her suicidal brother Frank to the breast of her dysfunctional and emotionally bankrupted family. Frank is homosex...ual, an expert in Proust. He tried to commit suicide when he was rejected by his boyfriend and his great competitor became renowned and recognized as number one in the field of Proust. Sheryl's husband Richard is unsuccessfully trying to sell his self-help and self-improvement technique using nine steps to reach success, but he is actually a complete loser. Her son Dwayne has taken a vow of silence as a follower of Nietzsche and aims to be a jet pilot. Dwayne's grandfather Edwin was sent away from the institution for elders (Sunset Manor) and is addicted in heroin. When her seven-year-old daughter Olive has a chance to dispute the Little Miss Sunshine pageant in Redondo Beach, California, the whole family travels together in their old Volkswagen Type 2 (Kombi) in a funny journey of hope of winning the talent contest and to make a dream come true. Show More

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Little Miss Sunshine (2006) takes viewers on a hilarious and heartwarming journey with the dysfunctional Hoover family as they embark on a road trip to support their seven-year-old daughter, Olive, in the finals of the Little Miss Sunshine pageant in Redondo Beach, California. The family consists of Sheryl Hoover, who brings her suicidal brother Frank into their home; Richard Hoover, a self-help salesman struggling to find success; Dwayne Hoover, their son who has taken a vow of silence and dreams of becoming a jet pilot; and Edwin, Sheryl's heroin-addicted father who was recently kicked out of a care facility.

As the family piles into their old Volkswagen Type 2 (Kombi), tensions run high and hilarity ensues. Each member of the family is dealing with their unique struggles and personal issues, but they come together to support Olive and make this dream competition a reality. Along the way, they encounter a series of hilarious and unexpected obstacles, testing their resilience and forcing them to confront their own insecurities.

Directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris, Little Miss Sunshine captivates audiences with its poignant exploration of family dynamics and the pursuit of dreams. The film skillfully balances its comedic moments with deeper themes of acceptance, love, and self-discovery. With a stellar ensemble cast that includes Steve Carell, Toni Collette, and Abigail Breslin, Little Miss Sunshine is a heartfelt and entertaining film that showcases the triumph of the human spirit.

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Little Miss Sunshine

Release Date:

18 Aug 2006

Writers:

Michael Arndt

Awards:

Won 2 Oscars. Another 70 wins & 111 nominations.