The story begins when young Olive is given a shot the Little Miss Sunshine beauty pageant, and manages to coerce her family into driving west in their worn-down VW van. Olive's father Richard heads up the trip, while mother Sheryl, brother Dwayne, uncle Frank and grandfather come along for the ride. Director Jonathan Dayton, Valerie Faris Star Toni Collette, Steven Carell, Greg Kinnear Special Features Dual Side, Commentary, Deleted Scenes, Music Videos 101 Minutes.