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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl

2008 · 100 min Family Comedy Drama Mystery
6.5 / 10 · TMDB

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.

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🎬 MovieFinder's Take

The film doesn't try to be funnier than it is — and that's its honesty. The humor grows from situations and characters, not from pre-written jokes.

The film does exactly what it was made for: gives you a break. No pretensions to more, but honest and without dead spots.

A solid choice for company. Works alone too, but funnier together.

Director: Patricia Rozema

— MovieFinder Editorial

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Viewing atmosphere: After a long day when you need simple joy. Better with company — laughing is more fun together.

🎭 Cast

Abigail Breslin

Abigail Breslin

Kit Kittredge

Chris O'Donnell

Chris O'Donnell

Mr. Kittredge

Julia Ormond

Julia Ormond

Mrs. Kittredge

Stanley Tucci

Stanley Tucci

Mr. Jefferson Jasper Rene Berk

Max Thieriot

Max Thieriot

Will Shephard

Joan Cusack

Joan Cusack

Miss Lucinda Bond

Glenne Headly

Glenne Headly

Mrs. Howard

Jane Krakowski

Jane Krakowski

Miss May Dooley

Wallace Shawn

Wallace Shawn

Mr. Gibson

Madison Davenport

Madison Davenport

Ruthie Smithens

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