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58% Critic Match
Miss Firecracker
“An explosive comedy!”
5.8 / 10• 1989• 1h 42m•PG• English
Comedy
Storyline
Unhappy Carnelle Scott is desperate to escape her reputation as Yazoo City's 'Miss Hot Tamale.' She throws herself into a do-or-die effort to win the Mississippi town's big talent contest, an honor won ten years ago by her older sister and unattainable role model Elain.
Cast & Crew
Holly Hunter
Carnelle Scott
Lead
Alfre Woodard
Popeye Jackson
Mary Steenburgen
Elaine Rutledge
Tim Robbins
Delmount Williams
Scott Glenn
Mac Sam
Trey Wilson
Benjamin Drapper
Ann Wedgeworth
Miss Blue
Amy Wright
Missy Mahoney
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Thomas Schlamme's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. Miss Firecracker is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
