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Miss America

10.020021h 42mMovieDocumentaryTV Movie

Tracking the country’s oldest beauty contest—from its inception in 1921 as a local seaside pageant to its heyday as one of the country’s most popular events—Miss America paints a vivid picture of an institution that has come to reveal much…

DirectorLisa Ades
WriterMichelle Ferrari
ProducersLisa Ades·Lesli Klainberg

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KanopyKanopy
Availability shown for United States · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Lisa Ades

CJCherry Jones
Cherry Jones
Narrator
JÁ
Julia Álvarez
Self
SB
Sarah Banet-Weiser
Self
KAKimberly Clarice Aiken
Kimberly Clarice Aiken
Self
GSGloria Steinem
Gloria Steinem
Self
RF
Ric Ferentz
Self
MCMargaret Cho
Margaret Cho
Self
WGWilliam Goldman
William Goldman
Self
VL
Vicki Gold Levi
Self
LH
Leonard Horn
Self
LMLee Meriwether
Lee Meriwether
Self
IMIsaac Mizrahi
Isaac Mizrahi
Self

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Miss America — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Miss America?

Miss America is streaming on Kanopy in United States. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is Miss America on Netflix?

No, Miss America is not on Netflix in United States as of November 2026. It's currently on Kanopy.

Is Miss America on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Miss America isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United States right now. It's on Kanopy instead.

Where can I watch Miss America for free?

Miss America is available to stream free (with ads) on Kanopy in United States.