Miss Firecracker (1989): cast, story & where to watch
1989 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1989, Miss Firecracker is a comedy film directed by Thomas Schlamme, running about 102 minutes. “An explosive comedy!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A girl from Yazoo City, Mississippi pins all her hopes on winning the local beauty pageant.
Who’s in it. Miss Firecracker stars Holly Hunter as Carnelle Scott, Alfre Woodard as Popeye Jackson, Mary Steenburgen as Elaine Rutledge and Tim Robbins as Delmount Williams, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, Miss Firecracker has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Philo, YouTube TV and Fandor. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Miss Firecracker page.
If you liked it. Fans of Miss Firecracker tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Miss Firecracker (1989)?
- In US, Miss Firecracker is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Miss Firecracker worth watching?
- Miss Firecracker holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Miss Firecracker?
- Miss Firecracker stars Holly Hunter, Alfre Woodard, Mary Steenburgen, Tim Robbins and Scott Glenn.
- When was Miss Firecracker released?
- Miss Firecracker was released in 1989, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.