Drop Dead Gorgeous 1999
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SplatIn a small Minnesota town, the annual beauty pageant is being covered by a TV crew. Former winner Gladys Leeman wants to make sure her daughter follows in her footsteps; explosions, falling lights, and trailer fires prove that. As the Leemans are the richest family in town, the police are pretty relaxed about it all. Despite everything, main rival (but sweet) Amber Atkins won't give up without a fight.
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All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Amber Atkins
as Annette Atkins
as Rebecca Ann 'Becky' Leeman
as Gladys Leeman
as Loretta
as Lester Leeman
as Iris Clark
as Lisa Swenson
as Leslie Miller
as Michelle Johnson
Director:
Writer:
Lona Williams
Stars:
Kirsten Dunst, Ellen Barkin, Denise Richards, Kirstie Alley, Allison Janney, Sam McMurray, Mindy Sterling, Brittany Murphy, Amy Adams, Laurie A. Sinclair,
Genres:
Comedy
Release Date:
1999 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
98 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
Drop Dead Gorgeous
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
Cast
as Amber Atkins
as Annette Atkins
as Rebecca Ann 'Becky' Leeman
as Gladys Leeman
as Loretta
as Lester Leeman
as Iris Clark
as Lisa Swenson
as Leslie Miller
as Michelle Johnson
as Tess Weinhaus
as Molly Howard
as Janelle Betz
as Mary Johanson
as Tammy Curry
as John Dough, Judge #1
as Harold Vilmes, Judge #2
as Hank Vilmes
as Jean Kangas, Judge #3
as Colleen Douglas
as Himself
as Tina / Seiko Howard
as Documentarian (voice)
as Mr. Howard
as Mrs. Howard
as Pastor
as Miss Minneapolis
as Iona Hildebrandt
as Brett Clemmens
as Pregnant Fry Girl
as Terry Macy, State Pageant
as Chloris Klinghagen
as Mount Rose Mayor
as Cop #1
as Cop #2
as Lisa Swenson's Father
as Connie Rudrüd
as Pat
as Fry Girl
as Candy Striper
as Lars Larson
as Sound Recordist
as Crew Guy
as Rocker Kid #1
as Rocker Kid #2
as Doctor
as News Anchor
as Reporter #1
as Reporter #2
as Mr. Melchoir
as Ed
as Tap Dancer
as Opera Singer
as Violinist
as Miss Burnsville
as Miss Duluth
as COPS Crew Guy
as Fireman
as Beauty Pageant Fan (uncredited)
as Funeral Mourner (uncredited)
as Pageant Audience (uncredited)
as Fry Girl (uncredited)
as Julie
as Trailer Park Resident (uncredited)
as Peter (uncredited)
as Rowdy Guy (uncredited)
as SWAT Cop (uncredited)
as Prom Queen (uncredited)
as Beauty Pageant Fan (uncredited)
as Brett's Friend (uncredited)
as Beauty Pageant Fan (uncredited)
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