Miss Congeniality is making a mᴀssive comeback on streaming. Directed by Donald Petrie, with a script co-written by Marc Lawrence, the 2000 action comedy stars Sandra Bullock as Gracie Hart, a rough-around-the-edges FBI agent who goes undercover as a beauty pageant contestant to thwart a terrorist threat targeting the Miss United States compeтιтion.
In addition to Sandra Bullock in the lead role, the cast also includes two-time Oscar winner Michael Caine (Hannah and Her Sisters, The Cider House Rules), Emmy nominee Benjamin Bratt (Law & Order), Oscar nominee Candice Bergen (Starting Over), two-time Emmy winner William Shatner (The Practice, Boston Legal), Ernie Hudson, Heather Burns, Melissa De Sousa, Steven Monroe, and Deirdre Quinn.
Now, 25 years after its release, Miss Congeniality ranks ninth on Peacock’s Top 10 movies in the United States for today, September 26, where it has been for the past 24 days. It ranks below Puss in Boots: The Last Wish, The Mummy, Zombieland, Home, 21 Jump Street, 2012, Brightburn, Abigail, and above Django Unchained.
What Miss Congeniality’s Streaming Success Means For The Movie
Finishing in Peacock’s Top 10 movies for the past 24 days, Miss Congeniality is making a mᴀssive comeback on streaming after finishing sixth on Netflix’s Top 10 movies in the United States in February 2025. The Proposal (2009) also currently ranks eighth on Hulu’s Top 10 movies in the United States, where it has been for the past 110 days.
Miss Congeniality and The Proposal‘s streaming success prove just how popular Sandra Bullock movies remain on streaming. When it was released in theaters in 2000, Miss Congeniality was a big box office success, making $212 million worldwide against its $45 million budget. This was despite mostly negative reviews from critics, resulting in a 41% Rotten Tomatoes score.
Our Take On Miss Congeniality’s Streaming Success
Sandra Bullock has an unparalleled comedic presence and effortless charm, which is why her comedies continue to thrive on streaming decades later. Whether it’s portraying a tomboy in Miss Congeniality or playfully sparring with Ryan Reynolds in The Proposal, Bullock’s comedic timing and physical humor make her comedies endlessly rewatchable. She elevates every script, even those deemed formulaic by critics.
Ultimately, the continued popularity of Miss Congeniality and The Proposal on streaming platforms underscores Bullock’s rare staying power in Hollywood. Few stars can command laughs that endure for decades. Her timeless comedic performances keep audiences returning, proving that while scripts and trends may age, Sandra Bullock’s comedic spark remains as sharp and irresistible as ever.
