Cadet Kelly

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Cadet Kelly

TV-G

2002

1h 40m

Comedy

Drama

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At the behest of her new stepfather, Joe (Gary Cole), a straight-laced ex-military man hellbent on teaching her discipline, easy-going teenager Kelly Collins (Hilary Duff) enrolls in the George Washington Military School. Kelly struggles to adjust to the demands of her new environment while facing the abuse of her commanding officer, Jennifer Stone (Christy Carlson Romano). Kelly almost drops out -- until she falls for a hunky classmate (Shawn Ashmore) and decides to join the drill team.

Mark Sachs

Los Angeles Times

"Cadet Kelly" isn't 21-gun-salute material, but as a glossy kids' entertainment, it manages to put across a positive message and hit its target.

Sep 10, 2019

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Jodi Walker

The Ringer

This movie taught us the unique challenges faced by women in authority positions; it taught us a wildly achievable dance routine; it taught us military time. A salute to you, Cadet Kelly.

Apr 25, 2023

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Michael Scheinfeld

Common Sense Media

Wholesome Hilary Duff movie has simple, positive messages.

Rated: 3/5

May 23, 2013

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David Nusair

Reel Film Reviews

...extraordinarily predictable, utterly routine...

Rated: 1.5/4

Jul 5, 2005

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Jenny M

I just recently watched this movie and it's horrible. Super boring. Uninteresting.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/28/23

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Stefan C

Auf Disney nur in Englisch verfügbar, meine waren traurig weil sie ihn gerne sehen aber auch hören wollten.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

05/05/23

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MoviesSeries R

Fun movie, Hilary Duff is awesome in this movie.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

08/25/22

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andy h

What does messages a female empowerment and respect for the military, Cadet Kelly is forever a classic of Disney channels golden era

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Audience Member

Characters,Conflict, and Story are the strongest qualities of this movie. A standout lead in Hillary Duff who is able to convey emotion and heart complimented by Christy Carlson Ramano's polar opposite character. When the duo are on screen that's when the movie works best making the overall experience engaging.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

The movie passes with flying colors Hilary Duff is such a likeable lead learning to actually apply military tactics to real life despite her reservations about going at first Christy Carlson Romano is pretty nice to watch as the harsh disciplined drill sergeant Stone always having it out for Kelly although may be not the perfect casting choice But the movie does go out of its way to really respect the military as its contribution to our nations stature and freedoms The regional competitions here are amazingly choreographed with such precision and maturity simultaneously Some of the editing is a bit strange but the kids get great lessons about stuff in life happening and things won't always go 100%, you don't have to do everything solo, individuality is just as important as respectability, and being a strong leader is more than just following orders and protocol Like I said the two female leads are a treat to watch bouncing off each other plus the face of the military is painted with enough decorum without coming off too harsh

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/22/23

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Larry Shaw

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Hilary Duff

Kelly

Christy Romano

Jennifer

Shawn Ashmore

Brad

Aimee Garcia

Gloria

Linda Kash

Samantha

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Synopsis

At the behest of her new stepfather, Joe (Gary Cole), a straight-laced ex-military man hellbent on teaching her discipline, easy-going teenager Kelly Collins (Hilary Duff) enrolls in the George Washington Military School. Kelly struggles to adjust to the demands of her new environment while facing the abuse of her commanding officer, Jennifer Stone (Christy Carlson Romano). Kelly almost drops out -- until she falls for a hunky classmate (Shawn Ashmore) and decides to join the drill team.

Director: Larry Shaw
Producer: Kevin Lafferty
Screenwriter: Gail Parent, Michael Walsh
Production Co: Disney Channel, Walt Disney Television
Rating: TV-G
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): May 12, 2016
Runtime: 1h 40m

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