Kit Kittredge: An American Girl(2008)
“Kit Kittredge, a resourceful young girl, helps her mother run a boardinghouse after her father loses his job.”
Overview
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.
Director
Patricia Rozema
Studio
American Girl Brands
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$18M
Cast
Abigail Breslin
as Kit Kittredge
Chris O'Donnell
as Mr. Kittredge
Julia Ormond
as Mrs. Kittredge
Stanley Tucci
as Mr. Jefferson Jasper Rene Berk
Max Thieriot
as Will Shephard
Joan Cusack
as Miss Lucinda Bond
Glenne Headly
as Mrs. Howard
Jane Krakowski
as Miss May Dooley
Wallace Shawn
as Mr. Gibson
Madison Davenport
as Ruthie Smithens
Zach Mills
as Stirling Howard IV
Willow Smith
as Countee (Constance)
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2008
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$18M
Production Companies
American Girl Brands • New Line Cinema • Goldsmith-Thomas Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008).
What is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl about?▼
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.
Who directed Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?▼
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl was directed by Patricia Rozema and released in 2008. It is a family, comedy, drama, mystery film.
How long is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?▼
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?▼
The cast of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl includes Abigail Breslin as Kit Kittredge, Chris O'Donnell as Mr. Kittredge, Julia Ormond as Mrs. Kittredge, Stanley Tucci as Mr. Jefferson Jasper Rene Berk, Max Thieriot as Will Shephard and more.
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