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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

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Kit Kittredge (Abigail Breslin), a girl growing up in Depression-era Cincinnati, has a nose for news and a knack for picking up strays. When a crime spree hits the Ohio city, all evidence points to the local hobo community, particularly Kit's friend Will. She recruits her friends Ruthie and Stirling to sniff out the real thief, but the children uncover a plot that reaches far beyond Cincinnati.
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Critics Consensus

Refreshingly sweet and sincere, Kit's doll-and-book-inspired do-good mystery may be geared towards the tween girl but will please audiences of all ages.

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Houston Chronicle Rated: 3/4 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Stephen Garrett Time Out Rated: 2/5 Nov 17, 2011 Full Review Tim Grierson Screen International Emotionally affecting but dramatically wobbly, "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" touchingly illustrates the sting of poverty without overly resorting to childish shenanigans. Rated: 3/4 Jul 22, 2008 Full Review Marya E. Gates Cool People Have Feelings, Too. (Substack) [Takes] a story based on an IP (the American Girl dolls, which I confess I know very little about) and [turns] it into a strident socialist manifesto. Apr 21, 2024 Full Review Richard Propes TheIndependentCritic.com This first full-length film inspired by the American Girl doll series may very well become an American classic to delight young children for years to come. Rated: 3.5/4.0 Sep 13, 2020 Full Review Micheal Compton Bowling Green Daily News Kittredge may lack the fanfare of its fellow films, but it proves to be an interesting experience that should please its target audience. Oct 29, 2019 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Remember taking my mom to the movies to see this as a little girl. Lol adorable little movie. I just remember enjoying it. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 09/23/18 Full Review Audience Member I was surprised that I liked this movie at all - I've watched several of the American Girl films with my elementary-age daughter, and mostly they are more after-school-special than traditional film. This one is different. Not only does it have a lot more humor, but it has a lot of sad moments - especially considering the historical setting near the end of the Great Depression. It gave me a chance to explain a little bit of the history of America to my own American girl, which was kind of cool. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/20/23 Full Review Audience Member must see for daughter Rated 5 out of 5 stars 02/11/23 Full Review Audience Member "Kit Kittredge" has a giddy and energetic tone that allows its mystery plot to be engaging and pleasing, while presenting its themes regarding the Great Depression with sensitivity and no sappiness. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/13/23 Full Review Audience Member I love this movie, Growing up I had most of the American Girl dolls and Kit was always my favorite. So when the movie came out and my favorite actress was in it I knew i had to see it. Abigail didn't disappoint me at all Rated 4 out of 5 stars 01/26/23 Full Review Audience Member Great film for kids and parents!! Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Kit Kittredge (Abigail Breslin), a girl growing up in Depression-era Cincinnati, has a nose for news and a knack for picking up strays. When a crime spree hits the Ohio city, all evidence points to the local hobo community, particularly Kit's friend Will. She recruits her friends Ruthie and Stirling to sniff out the real thief, but the children uncover a plot that reaches far beyond Cincinnati.
Director
Patricia Rozema
Producer
Elaine Goldsmith-Thomas, Ellen L. Brothers, Lisa Roberts Gillan, Julie Goldstein
Screenwriter
Ann Peacock
Distributor
Picturehouse
Production Co
HBO Films, New Line Cinema
Rating
G
Genre
Kids & Family, Comedy, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 2008, Wide
Release Date (Streaming)
Aug 8, 2011
Box Office (Gross USA)
$17.7M
Runtime
1h 40m
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