2. Little Miss Sunshine
“Little Miss Sunshine” is an American comedy-drama directed by Jonathan Dayton and Valerie Faris. It tells the story of a family during the Great Depression who is forced to move from Illinois to California in search of work.
When “Little Miss Sunshine” was released in 2006, it was met with wide critical acclaim. It won multiple major awards, including Best Picture, Best Actress (for Toni Collette), and Best Screenplay.
Many critics praised the film for depicting family issues, which focus on divorce and dysfunctional relationships.