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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

2008·Movie
1h 40min·G
68
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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace5
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline2

Heart

Heartwarming and uplifting

Much of it is about family and growing up.

  • Wholesome9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Family Dynamics9

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Physical Comedy3
  • Situational Comedy2

World

Family, history, and growing up

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Direction7
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Music Composition7
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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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.
Family FilmGreat Depression EraHopeful & UpliftingWholesome StorytellingComing-of-AgeYouth MysteryHistorical DramaFeel-Good MovieInspirational

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Where can I stream Kit Kittredge: An American Girl legally?

You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl worth watching?

68
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 68/100 (IMDb 6.5, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 63). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl rated?

G

It's rated G in the United States.

How long is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?

1 h 40 min

Kit Kittredge: An American Girl runs 1 h 40 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?

Critics72
Audiences66

Yes. Critics average 72 and audiences 66 out of 100, so both groups see Kit Kittredge: An American Girl much the same way.

Was Kit Kittredge: An American Girl a box office hit?

Budget$10 million
Box office$18 million

Roughly broke even. It cost about $10 million to make and earned $18 million worldwide, 1.8 times its budget.

What language is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States, Canada.

In how many countries can I watch Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Kit Kittredge: An American Girl in 67 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Kit Kittredge: An American Girl use?

Big Damn MovieSnooping Little KidLyrical DissonanceThe DeterminatorSamus Is a GirlFaint in ShockLive-Action AdaptationActionized AdaptationAdapted OutOfficial Cosplay GearGenre ShiftSweet Polly Oliverand 5 more

TV Tropes lists 17 storytelling tropes for Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, including Big Damn Movie, Snooping Little Kid, Lyrical Dissonance.