Beautiful (2000)

2000 • 112 minutes

About this movie

Headstrong Mona Hubbard (Minnie Driver) is a fiercely driven woman with only one goal: to capture the coveted "Miss American Miss" beauty award. Unloved as a child, Mona sees the pageant as a means of gaining the attention and adoration she's long felt missing from her life. She is aided in her quest by the one person who can stomach her domineering ways, childhood friend and consummate nurturer Ruby (Joey Lauren Adams). Mona also finds an unexpected supporter in her own, long-neglected daughter, Vanessa (Hallie Kate Eisenberg), who, as the pageant looms closer, finally makes Mona realize where love and acceptance can truly be found. © 2000 Destination Films Distribution Company, Inc. and Flashpoint (UK) Ltd. All Rights Reserved.

Ratings and reviews

I saw this years ago and I couldn't remember the title of this movie for the life of me,OMG I so happy I found it again!

I don't know why the critics didn't like this movie. I've watched it several times and it's always exciting and enjoyable.

Love this movie. not a blockbuster but did leave an impression when I saw years ago. So glad it's an option on here for viewing.