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Little Miss Sunshine

Directed by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton · 2006 ·

Short answer

Is Little Miss Sunshine worth watching?

Yes. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one. See the 4 inputs.

82%
Celluloid Score Recommended

4-input transparent breakdown

91% Editorial Rating
91% Audience snapshot · excluded
80 Metascore
★★★½☆ Letterboxd 3.9
7.8 IMDb /10
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Released
Runtime
1h 42m
Age rating
R (US) · 15 (UK) · M (Australia) · 15 (South Korea)
Cast
Greg Kinnear , Toni Collette , Steve Carell , Paul Dano , Abigail Breslin , Alan Arkin , Bryan Cranston , Beth Grant , Wallace Langham , Matt Winston
Language
English

Also known as Pequeña Miss Sunshine Pequena Miss Sunshine リトル・ミス・サンシャイン 미스 리틀 선샤인 阳光小美女 小太陽的願望 Küçük Gün Işığım นางงามตัวน้อย ร้อยสายใยรัก

Where to watch

Streaming availability varies by region — our catalogue lists Apple TV+, Disney+, ITVX in the United Kingdom. Check local listings for your region.

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Where to watch Little Miss Sunshine by country

Country Streaming on
Indonesia Disney+
Japan Disney+
Malaysia Disney+
South Korea Disney+
Thailand Disney+
Turkey Disney+
United Kingdom Apple TV+, Disney+, ITVX

Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.

Why this score?

  • Celluloid's editorial rating is exceptional (91/100).
  • Audiences widely enjoyed it (91%).
  • Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
  • Celluloid Score 82% combines 4 rating inputs; audience sentiment is shown separately. Consult the source notes for verification dates where recorded.

Best for

  • Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick
  • Short runtime — easy weeknight watch

Not ideal for

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    Is Little Miss Sunshine worth watching?

    Yes — Little Miss Sunshine earns an 82% Celluloid Score. That puts it in our Recommended tier. It suits viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, drama pick.

    Celluloid verdict

    Little Miss Sunshine — Sundance 2006 selection. A landmark festival winner on Celluloid.

    , Founder & Editor

    Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.

    What is Little Miss Sunshine about?

    A family loaded with quirky, colorful characters piles into an old van and road trips to California for little Olive to compete in a beauty pageant.

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    Little Miss Sunshine: frequently asked questions

    Is Little Miss Sunshine worth watching?

    Yes. Little Miss Sunshine (2006) has a Celluloid Score of 82%, averaged from the available Celluloid editorial, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb ratings. That puts it in our Recommended tier. Audience sentiment is shown separately and does not change the score.

    Where can I watch Little Miss Sunshine?

    In the United States you can rent it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube. Elsewhere: Disney+ in Indonesia; Disney+ in Japan; Disney+ in Malaysia; Disney+ in South Korea. Availability changes; the where-to-watch table on this page is refreshed from TMDB.

    How long is Little Miss Sunshine?

    Little Miss Sunshine runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).

    What is Little Miss Sunshine rated?

    Little Miss Sunshine is rated R in the United States, 15 in the UK, M in Australia and 15 in South Korea. These are the official classifications as recorded on TMDB; check your local classification board for content advice.

    Who stars in Little Miss Sunshine?

    Little Miss Sunshine is directed by Valerie Faris & Jonathan Dayton and stars Greg Kinnear, Toni Collette, Steve Carell, Paul Dano, Abigail Breslin.

    What is the Metascore for Little Miss Sunshine?

    Metacritic's Metascore for Little Miss Sunshine is 80 out of 100. It is one of the inputs to the Celluloid Score.

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