Miss Firecracker (1989): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Miss Firecracker is a 1989 comedy directed by Thomas Schlamme, starring Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen and Scott Glenn. It runs 1 hour 42 minutes and earned $1.9 million worldwide. Critics gave it 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 42m (102 min)
- Director
- Thomas Schlamme
- Genre
- Comedy
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Corsair Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Miss Firecracker About?
The premise of Miss Firecracker without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In a quiet Southern town, a spirited young woman named Carnelle Scott dreams of escaping her circumstances and achieving recognition. Determined to make a statement, she embarks on a journey to compete in the local beauty pageant. Along the way, she encounters obstacles and unwanted attention, but relies on her intelligence, confidence, and a touch of charm to pursue her ambitions and honor her cousin, a former pageant winner.
Miss Firecracker Cast
Alfre Woodard leads the cast, with Mary Steenburgen and Scott Glenn. Directed by Thomas Schlamme; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director Thomas Schlamme
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Miss Firecracker Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Miss Firecracker 82% on Rotten Tomatoes and 58 on Metacritic.
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Rotten Tomatoes 82% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 52%
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Metacritic 58 Metascore
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TMDB 56% User score
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Miss Firecracker Plot Summary
What happens in Miss Firecracker from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
As Carnelle steps into the lively realm of Miss Firecracker, Yazoo City, Mississippi, bursts with energy on the Fourth of July. This spirited orphan, taken in by her sophisticated cousins following her mother’s passing, has built a reputation for being somewhat brash, promiscuous, and unrefined—a stark contrast to the delicate charm that characterized her cousin Elain’s past pageant success. While friends and family brace for her potential defeat, Carnelle clutches hope as her only escape route.
Full summary
The whole story of Miss Firecracker, scene by scene
Miss Firecracker Box Office
Miss Firecracker grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$1.9M
- US & Canada
- $1.9M
Miss Firecracker Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 1 trailer and 1 clip.
- Clip Holly Hunter in Miss Firecracker (1989)
How Well Do You Know Miss Firecracker?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What event does Carnelle participate in to escape her small-town life?
Miss Firecracker Also Known As
7 alternative titles, including “Miss América” and “Мисс фейерверк”.
- Also known as
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- Miss América
- Мисс фейерверк
- Regina senza corona
- Tűzről pattant hölgy
- 미스 파이어크랙커
- Tudo Por uma Ilusão (Miss Firecracker)
- En tjej med glöd
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Miss Firecracker FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Miss Firecracker, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Miss Firecracker?
Miss Firecracker runs 1 hour 42 minutes (102 minutes).
When was Miss Firecracker released?
Miss Firecracker was released on April 28, 1989.
Who directed Miss Firecracker?
Miss Firecracker was directed by Thomas Schlamme.
More films by Thomas Schlamme Who is in the cast of Miss Firecracker?
Miss Firecracker stars Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen and Scott Glenn, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Miss Firecracker make at the box office?
Miss Firecracker grossed $1.9 million worldwide.
How is Miss Firecracker rated?
Miss Firecracker has 82% on Rotten Tomatoes, 58 on Metacritic and 56% on TMDB.
Does Miss Firecracker have a post-credit scene?
No. Miss Firecracker has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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