Oct 26, 2008 kit kittredge, a film based on the american girl doll of the same name, centers on nineyearold kit abigail breslin, an ambitious girl who wants to be a published reporter. The film focuses on the american girl character kit kittredge who lives in cincinnati, ohio during the great depression. Set in cincinnati at the height of the great depression, kit kittredge, a resourceful young girl, helps her mother run a boardinghouse after her father loses his job. Starring abigail breslin as kit kittredge, the film chronicles the life of the eponymous character as she aspires to be reporter, all while thwarting a series of robberies blamed on the hobo community. An american girl you are looking for sentimental, feel good and humorous movies about with friendship, family, family relations, family life, follow your dream, youth and parents and children themes of comedy, drama and family genre shot in usa or canada. The way that kit kittredge solves problems is charming and clever. Kit kittredge is based on the american girl character and doll named kit, a clever, resourceful girl facing the. An american girl, which with studio backing went to theaters this past summer. Kit kittredge is a nineyearold girl living through the great depression and following her dream of becoming a reporter.
While the doll line runs the gamut from prerevolutionary war to world war ii, the film will focus on kit kittredge, who grows. An american girl, presented by picturehouse and new line cinema, opens in theatres nationwide on july 2, 2008. Free books to read during coronavirus social distancing or. Aspiring reporter kit kittredge cant resist bringing home strays, whether its grace, an abandoned basset hound, or will max thieriot and countee willow smith, a pair of young hobos willing to trade work for meals. Oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as kit, leading a splendid cast in the firstever american girl theatrical movie. Kit kittredge an american girl trailer hd best quality. Based on the popular american girl book series, abigail breslin stars as a resourceful girl whose. An american girl is family fare thats anything but basic. 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. Kit kittredge, a film based on the american girl doll of the same name, centers on nineyearold kit abigail breslin, an ambitious girl who wants to. A 9year old girl, endures hardships growing up during the great depression.
An american girl plucky, likable and determined to succeed, much like its heroine, kit kittredge. Her story comes to life onscreen as she learns to treasure what money cant buy friends and. I was waiting for some kind of banal product placement, i suppose, and here is a movie that is just about perfect for its target audience, and more than that. Kit kittredge was the seventh historical character of the american girl dolls, representing the great depression era. An american girl 2008 starring abigail breslin and julia ormond on dvd and bluray. With abigail breslin, stanley tucci, joan cusack, julia ormond. Meet this 1930sera and find her books, clothes, furniture, and more all at the official american girl site. It is the first and currently only american girl movie that was released theatrically. An american girl, 10year old kitabigail breslin dreams of being a reporter, even submitting an article to the local newspaper. It is the first and only in the american girl film series to have a theatrical release. Database of movie trailers, clips and other videos for kit kittredge.
An american girl, 10year old kitabigail breslin dreams of being a reporter, even submitting an article to the local newspaper on the chicago worlds fair but the editor. Kit kittredge was the ninth historical character of the american girl dolls, representing the great depression era. An american girl mystery is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema. The stakes and budgets were raised for their fourth film, kit kittredge. People all around her, including some of her best friends, are losing their homes. An american girl abigail breslin joan cusack jane krakowski 2008 after a hobo boy is accused of a string of robberies in depressionera cincinnati, a girl abigail breslin and her pals go on a hunt for the real cul. Kit was released in 2000 and is part of the beforever collection. An american girl is a throwback to the kinds of movies they dont make anymore. Kit kittredge is a fictional character in the american girl series of books, written by valerie tripp. Refreshingly earnest and surprisingly moving, kit kittredge. Jun 19, 2008 considering that it is inspired by one of the dolls in the american girl product line, kit kittredge. An american girl movie synopsis, view the movie trailer, get cast and crew information, see movie photos, and more on. Set in the great depression, kit kittredge follows the heroine of the american girl kit an american girl books.
Kit abigail breslin, little miss sunshine is a 10yearold aspiring reporter living in cincinnati with her parents julia ormond and chris odonnell. An american girl is based on stories invented to sell one of the plastic lasses in a very popular line of dolls typifying various eras in u. In the first feature film based on the hugely popular american girl book series, oscar nominee abigail breslin little miss sunshine. An american girl is directed by patricia rozema mansfield park from a screenplay by ann peacock the chronicles of narnia.
I think that this series is a very positive interpretation of girl power. An american girl you are looking for sentimental, feel good and humorous movies about with friendship, family, family relations, family life, follow your dream, youth and parents and children themes of. Kit kittredge is based on the american girl character and doll named kit, a clever, resourceful girl facing the great depression with spirit and determination. Steadilyemployed, oscarnominated abigail breslin stars as kit kittredge, a 10yearold aspiring journalist living in 1930s cincinnati. Kit s core series of books was written by valerie tripp and illustrated by walter rane. Directed by patricia rozema, the film features a cast that includes willow smith, abigail breslin. An american girl mystery is an american girl movie based on the character kit kittredge and her stories. Many adults are losing their jobs, including kits father, who goes to a distant city to looking for work. An american girl is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema and written by ann peacock, based on the kit kittredge stories by valerie tripp. American girl doll dining howtobook and accessories kit set nwt. Aspiring reporter kit kittredge cant resist bringing home strays, whether its grace, an abandoned basset hound, or will max thieriot and countee willow smith, a. An american girl mystery is a 2008 american comedydrama film directed by patricia rozema and written by ann peacock, based on the kit kittredge stories by valerie tripp.
Kit deals with poverty, her fathers joblessness, and discrimination with aplomb and courage. There are currently two videos available for the film, of which two are trailers, as listed below. You and your girl may be home right now, but that doesnt mean you cant travel to exciting times and places, and meet new friends along the way. Aug 30, 2010 she was very interested in the story lines. Play games, take quizzes, send ecards, read book excerpts, and find more when you play at american girl. Unlike the other movies, the plot of kits movie was written as a wholenew plot, with only a few elements coming from kits central. Abigail breslin margaret mildred kit kittredge, julia ormond margaret kittredge, chris odonnell jack kittredge, jane krakowski miss dooley, wallace shawn mr. The books also present moral lessons without being preachy.
American girl doll kit kittredge pleasant company with books dvd and accessories. An american girl 2008 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. To millions of little girls in america, shes very, very real. But her happy childhood is abruptly interrupted when her father loses his care dealership and mu. The movie, although set in depression times in cincinnatti,ohio, is overall very positive and encouraging. Welcome to american girls online library, a place where you and your girl will love stepping into stories full of adventure, bravery, and daring, featuring girls who live in times and places she may have never seen before. Youll also find lots of expert advice to help her sort. Ann peacock screenplay, valerie tripp stories cast. Jul 02, 2008 video archive for the film kit kittredge. The boys groaned when i told them it was an american girl movie, but when the movie was over kit kittredge had won the attention and emotions of the boys and 5 girls in the classroom. Oscar nominee abigail breslin stars as kit, leading a splendid cast in the first ever american girl theatrical movie.
Though the plot is fairly standard a feisty young girl encounters hardships but finds the sunny side of the street with the help of supportive, loving parents and friends and her own unshakable faith in mankind it aims for depth. An american girl, 10year old kit abigail breslin dreams of being a reporter, even submitting an article to the local newspaper on the chicago worlds fair but the editor. The great depression hits home for nineyearold kit kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Welcome to american girls online library, a place where you and your girl will love stepping into stories full of adventure, bravery, and daring, featuring girls who live in times and places. In order to keep their home, kit and her mother must take in boarders paying hous. The great depression hits home for nine year old kit kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. With spirit and determination, she takes on the economic and emotional challenges the depression brings to her family.
The film focuses on the american girl character kit kittredge abigail breslin who lives in cincinnati. Bright, inquisitive and generous, kit is a natural born leader. Kit kittredge an american girl trailer hd best quality youtube. Kit serves as a protagonist and central character to her story arc, set during the great depression. An american girl, which has a domestic theatrical release in the year of 2008. Its a movie about a girl growing up in the 1930s, based on a series of. Discover kit kittredge, a resourceful girl growing up during the great depression. As with the tv films, julia roberts served as one of the executive produce. An american mystery centers around a young girl living in the struggles of the great depression.