Warmly human film based on Beth Henley's 1984 play. It will appeal to those who long for liberation from bad dreams and yearn for a place where they can be accepted for who they are.
Miss Firecracker (1988)
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Reviews Counted:9
Fresh:6
Rotten:3
Average Rating:6/10
Runtime: 1 hr 42 mins
Genre: Comedies
Synopsis: This hilarious comedy stars Holly Hunter as Carnelle, a sexually-loose hellraiser who was orphaned as a child and has grown up in the shadow of her beautiful cousin, a proper southern belle and... This hilarious comedy stars Holly Hunter as Carnelle, a sexually-loose hellraiser who was orphaned as a child and has grown up in the shadow of her beautiful cousin, a proper southern belle and past Miss Firecracker. Carnelle, far from the typical contestant, sets her sights on the current crown and devises a scheme to enter and win the contest. Hunter is fabulous as the fiery Carnelle, giving justice to the film's title. [More]
Starring: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Scott Glenn
Starring: Holly Hunter, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins, Scott Glenn, Alfre Woodard, Brent Spiner
Director: Thomas Schlamme
Director: Thomas Schlamme
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Reviews for Miss Firecracker
A neglected gem with sensational performances by everyone, especially Steenburgen and Woodard.
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 36% 36% | Angels & Demons |
| 25% 25% | Four Christmases |
| 68% 68% | Funny People |
| 95% 95% | Star Trek |
| 14% 14% | The Ugly Truth |
| Tomatometer Percentage | Movie |
|---|---|
| 32% 32% | Terminator Salvation |
| 44% 44% | Night at the Museum: B… |
| 86% 86% | A Christmas Tale |
| 60% 60% | Paper Heart |
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