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Samantha: An American Girl Holiday

2004Movie1 h 26 min

DramaFamily
71
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.1Rotten Tomatoes–78%

A heartwarming, hopeful drama movie about history and family.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Kindhearted Samantha Parkington's world starts to change the day Nellie O'Malley walks into her life. Nellie, her father, and her two little sisters have moved in next door to be servants for the Ryland family. Though they come from completely different backgrounds, Samantha and Nellie become fast friends. The girls turn to each other in happiness and sorrow, adventure and danger.

Feels like

  • American Girl
  • Turn-of-the-Century
  • Friendship
  • Family
  • Historical Drama
  • Children's Film
  • Kindness
  • Goodness

Cast

8 of 8

Crew

Directed by
Nadia Tass
Written by
Valerie Tripp
Produced by
Todd M. Thaler, Rita Foung
Music by
Chris Hajian

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Facts

November 23, 2004 · 1 h 26 min · Drama, Family, TV Movie

Released
November 23, 2004
Runtime
1 h 26 min
Genres
Drama, Family, TV Movie
Original language
English
Available in
23 countries

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Samantha: An American Girl Holiday?"

Questions about Samantha: An American Girl Holiday

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream Samantha: An American Girl Holiday?

In the United States, you can rent or buy Samantha: An American Girl Holiday from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex.

Is Samantha: An American Girl Holiday worth watching?

71
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 7.1).

Is there a sequel to Samantha: An American Girl Holiday?

  1. Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004)
  2. Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005)
  3. Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006)
  4. Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)
  5. An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009)
  6. An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012)
  7. An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky (2013)
  8. An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight (2014)
  9. An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success (2015)
  10. An American Girl: Lea to the Rescue (2016)
  11. An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win (2016)
  12. An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas (2016)
  13. An American Girl Story - Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance (2017)
  14. An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends For Life (2017)
  15. American Girl: Corinne Tan (2023)

Yes: it's movie 1 of 15 in its series, followed by Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005).

Is Samantha: An American Girl Holiday okay for kids?

Yes: the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Can I half-watch Samantha: An American Girl Holiday?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.

Is Samantha: An American Girl Holiday good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 7 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.