

Orphan Mary Katherine Gallagher, an ugly duckling at St. Monica High School, has a dream: to be kissed soulfully. She decides she can realize this dream if she becomes a superstar, so her prayers, her fantasies and her conversations with her only friend focus on achieving super-stardom.
Acting
Molly Shannon's full-body commitment to physical comedy
Costume
That plaid skirt and knee-highs = instant character
Writing
Will Ferrell plays Jesus AND a dreamboat

Director
Bruce McCulloch
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Molly Shannon created Mary Katherine Gallagher in 1991 on SNL; this film expanded a 5-minute sketch into feature length.
Will Ferrell's dual role as Sky/Jesus was reportedly his idea, improvising Jesus lines that made the final cut.