Eine Familie tut alles dafür, dass ihre junge Tochter an der Endausscheidung eines Schönheitswettbewerbs teilnehmen kann, und reist dazu in ihrem VW-Bus quer durchs ganze Land.Eine Familie tut alles dafür, dass ihre junge Tochter an der Endausscheidung eines Schönheitswettbewerbs teilnehmen kann, und reist dazu in ihrem VW-Bus quer durchs ganze Land.Eine Familie tut alles dafür, dass ihre junge Tochter an der Endausscheidung eines Schönheitswettbewerbs teilnehmen kann, und reist dazu in ihrem VW-Bus quer durchs ganze Land.
- 2 Oscars gewonnen
- 73 Gewinne & 112 Nominierungen insgesamt
Handlung
WUSSTEST DU SCHON:
- WissenswertesThe production crew made sure Abigail Breslin really was listening to music in her headphones to keep her from hearing Alan Arkin's profanity-laced scenes.
- PatzerWhen at the motel, Sheryl reads off the three room numbers they are staying in as 11, 12, and 13. When Grandpa and Olive go into their room and shut the door, though, the number reads 208.
- Alternative VersionenThe DVD contains four alternate endings:
- Alternate Ending # 1 had the family stop at a rest stop the next day as they're driving back home. Richard talks fondly about Grandpa, and then the family toasts to his memory. You actually can't hear the dialogue, since the only audio option is for the director's commentary on this ending. Basically, the filmmakers thought that it was too sappy (since it was too sunny during the scene) and so they stopped filming.
- Alternate Ending #2 had the family handcuffed at the security office at the hotel. The security guard tells them that Olive is disqualified from the competition and that they are released, under the condition that they are banned from entering beauty pageants in California again. He releases the family members, and they start to walk out of the lobby. Sheryl places a crown on Richard's head, who in turn places it on Olive's head. As they exit the hotel, Richard asks "who wants ice cream?"
- Alternate Ending #3 had Olive running out into the lobby of the hotel, acting as a lookout, as you can hear everyone else arguing off-screen about stealing the trophy. She signals that the coast is clear, and so the others run out of the hotel carrying the trophy (while Frank wears the crown).
- Alternate Ending #4 is the same as #3, but it's extended. Title cards detail the family stealing the trophy from the room, running down the hall, running out of the hotel, running into the van, and driving off.
Ausgewählte Rezension
Sheryl Hoover (Toni Collette) is trying hold this crazy family together. Her brother Frank Ginsberg (Steve Carell) is just released after his suicide attempt. Her husband Richard (Greg Kinnear) is a bad motivational speaker who is always talking about winning except he's a loser himself. Her son Dwayne (Paul Dano) is tired of his family, and has vow to be silent. Grandpa Hoover (Alan Arkin) was kicked out of his nursing home for misbehaving. Finally daughter Olive (Abigail Breslin) is so excited about getting into the Little Miss Sunshine pageant.
The reason this movie works is that I love these characters. I love everybody except for the dad. They are just so weirdly likable. They are the essence of an underdog story. I love this family, and it's not only for the cute little girl. I even love the VW van.
The reason this movie works is that I love these characters. I love everybody except for the dad. They are just so weirdly likable. They are the essence of an underdog story. I love this family, and it's not only for the cute little girl. I even love the VW van.
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Box Office
- Budget
- 8.000.000 $ (geschätzt)
- Bruttoertrag in den USA und Kanada
- 59.891.098 $
- Eröffnungswochenende in den USA und in Kanada
- 370.998 $
- 30. Juli 2006
- Weltweiter Bruttoertrag
- 101.059.571 $
- Laufzeit1 Stunde 41 Minuten
- Farbe
- Sound-Mix
- Seitenverhältnis
- 2.35 : 1
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