Movies and TvShows featuring "beauty-pageant" theme.

The story revolves around identical twin sisters who grew up in a happy family in spite of being poor and whose lives will be intertwined because of love, identity, deceit, ambition, and wealth when destiny teasingly compels to separate their lives.

Insatiable is a dark comedy TV show that follows the story of a bullied teenager named Patty, who sets out on a path of revenge after losing weight and becoming a beauty queen. Through a series of events, she teams up with a disgraced lawyer named Bob and together they navigate through the world of beauty pageants, high school drama, and dark secrets. The show explores themes of body image, bullying, and the quest for acceptance.

Jimmy Logan and his brother Clyde plan to rob the Charlotte Motor Speedway during a NASCAR race. They recruit a demolitions expert and put together a team of unlikely criminals. As they execute the heist, things go wrong and they must overcome obstacles to complete the job. The money is stolen and hidden, leading to an investigation by a determined FBI agent. In the end, the Logan brothers outsmart the authorities and enjoy the proceeds of their successful heist.

Four friends reunite when they find themselves being stalked by a hook-wielding maniac after accidentally hitting a stranger with their car. As they try to hide their secret, the killer goes after them one by one.

Jazz pianist Johnny Staccato supplements his meager musician's income by working as a private detective. The background for many of the episodes is his friend "Waldo's" jazz club in New York City's Greenwich Village, featuring performances by the Pete Candoli jazz combo which included Barney Kessel, Shelly Manne, Red Mitchell, Red Norvo and Johnny Williams. The theme was composed by Elmer Bernstein.

A dysfunctional family determined to get their young daughter into the finals of a beauty pageant take a cross-country trip in their VW bus. Along the way, they face various challenges and obstacles but ultimately come together as a family and support each other. The trip helps them grow closer and find their own strengths and happiness.

Tall Girl is a coming-of-age comedy about Jodi, a high school girl who is the tallest in her class and feels insecure about her height. She faces challenges and insults from her peers but with the support of her friends and family, she learns to embrace herself and find her confidence.

An FBI agent named Gracie Hart is put on a desk job after a mission goes wrong. She is then chosen to go undercover as a contestant in the Miss United States beauty pageant to stop a terrorist group from bombing the event. With the help of a pageant coach, she learns how to act and dress like a contestant. As she investigates, she becomes friends with the other contestants and uncovers a plot to murder one of them. In the end, she stops the terrorists and is chosen as Miss Congeniality.

Meena, a small-town girl, moves to Bangkok to achieve her dreams. She chances across Cherine who asks her to join an agency to compete in the Miss Grand beauty pageant. Meena initially turns it down because she’s not interested. However, she agrees after receiving an offer of a large monthly sum throughout the competition. Meena’s journey for the crown begins and an unexpected romance with Cherine sparks.

Jack is competing in the Mister Universe Royale Philippines pageant to support his family, but he faces a dilemma between his childhood best friend, Tony, and Tomas, another contestant. As he pursues the crown, he must navigate complex emotions, testing his friendships and his focus. Meanwhile, Jarret and his sister, Cheesy, are struggling financially and meet Sarah, who convinces Jarret to join the Aces of Kings pageant to help his family and keep an eye on her son, Gin. As the competition intensifies, a romantic connection develops between Jarret and Gin, adding challenges to their lives.

A Topeka, Kansas fun park dance troupe led by a 260 pound dancer (Ben Zook) learns that the park is going to close. Their leader convinces the group, now named "The Stupendous Six", to join him in a painted up bus and to hit the road to find the big time. The Six compete against other dancers to win a chance to compete in the grand finale at the Little Miss Orange County Beauty Pageant. The other members of the Six are Melanie Hutsell as an airhead, Margaret Cho as a oral fixated sex maniac, Brett Paesel as the leader's homosexual lover, Bruce Daniels as the African-American member with a penchant for misuse of black slang, and Michael Irpino as another more stereotypical gay dancer. Lots of cameos from tv stars occur in the various dance numbers. But this comedy does take most of its cues from "The Full Monty" rather than from other major dance films.

A period drama set in the dark glamour of 1980s Mexico following the contestants training for the country’s Miss Mexico pageant as they vie not only to win - but to make it to the final contest alive.

Dumplin' is a comedy-drama film about Willowdean Dickson, a plus-size teenager who enters a local beauty pageant as a protest against the stereotypical beauty standards. Inspired by her late aunt, a former beauty queen, Willowdean challenges the norms and embraces her body positivity, inspiring others along the way.

A beauty-pageant contestant in California tries to win a talent contest while dealing with a dysfunctional marriage and a fast food restaurant job. She faces various challenges, including domestic violence and the Ku Klux Klan. The movie is a satirical mockumentary comedy that explores ambition and psychological abuse.

After her friend is kidnapped by a Mexican drug cartel, a beauty queen named Gloria must navigate the dangerous and corrupt world of Tijuana to save her.

In a small Minnesota town, a beauty pageant becomes a hotbed of sabotage and murder, as the contestants and their families compete for the crown. With a cast of eccentric characters and unexpected twists, Drop Dead Gorgeous is a hilarious and dark satire of small-town America.

The Notorious Bettie Page tells the story of Bettie Page, a naive schoolgirl turned iconic pin-up girl in the 1950s. The movie explores her career in the photography industry, her testifying before Congress regarding her involvement in BDSM photography, and the moral and religious controversies surrounding her work.

After gaining popularity, Jodi Kreyman's miscommunications strain her relationships, compelling her to overcome obstacles and find her inner strength.

Police missteps and a media circus derailed the JonBenét Ramsey murder case. This definitive docuseries chronicles the decades-long quest for justice.

Chasing Papi is a comedy and romance film released in 2003. The movie follows the story of three women who discover they have all been dating the same man, a womanizer named Tomas. When they find out, they decide to team up and travel to his hometown of Chicago to confront him. Along the way, they encounter various obstacles and hilarious situations as they try to get their revenge on Tomas. With elements of jealousy, beauty pageants, and a thrilling concert by the legendary La Llorona, Chasing Papi is a fun-filled movie that explores themes of romance, deceit, and friendship.