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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

2008Movie1 h 40 minG

68
GoodGoodWatch score

A heartwarming, uplifting family movie about family and history.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want dark or edgy material

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Story

Kit Kittredge, a resourceful young girl, helps her mother run a boardinghouse after her father loses his job.

The Great Depression hits home for nine year old Kit Kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin stars as Kit, leading a splendid cast in the first ever "American Girl" theatrical movie. In order to keep their home, Kit and her mother must take in boarders - paying house - guests who turn out to be full of fascinating stories. When mother's lockbox containing all their money is stolen, Kit's new hobo friend Will is the prime suspect. Kit refuses to believe that Will would steal, and her efforts to sniff out the real story get her and friends into big trouble. The police say the robbery was an inside job, committed by someone they know. So if it wasn't Will, then who did it.

Feels like

  • Family Film
  • Great Depression Era
  • Hopeful & Uplifting
  • Wholesome Storytelling
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Youth Mystery
  • Historical Drama
  • Feel-Good Movie
  • Inspirational

Cast

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Directed by
Patricia Rozema

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Facts

July 2, 2008 · 1 h 40 min · G

Released
July 2, 2008
Runtime
1 h 40 min
Age rating
G
Genres
Family, Comedy, Drama, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States, Canada
Budget
$10 million
Box office
$18 million
Available in
67 countries

Tropes

Big Damn Movie, Snooping Little Kid, Lyrical Dissonance +9

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  • Lyrical Dissonance
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  • Adapted Out
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  • Genre Shift
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Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?"

Questions about Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

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Where can I stream Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?

In the United States, Kit Kittredge: An American Girl streams on Howdy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It also streams in 5 other countries.

Is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 63).

Is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl okay for kids?

G

Yes: it's rated G in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will Kit Kittredge: An American Girl make me laugh?

A touch

Not much for a comedy: the title analysis gives its humor 1 of 4.

Can I half-watch Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it good for background watching.