Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
"Kit Kittredge, a resourceful young girl, helps her mother run a boardinghouse after her father loses his job."
Originally released in 2008. Kit Kittredge: An American Girl is a family/comedy film. directed by Patricia Rozema.
Starring Abigail Breslin, Chris O'Donnell, and Julia Ormond
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
July 2, 2008
17 years ago
Runtime
1h 41m
101 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (137 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$17.7M
1.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
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Director
Top 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
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $17,700,000
Production Companies
- American Girl Brands
- New Line Cinema
- Goldsmith-Thomas Productions
- Red Om Films
- HBO Films
- Picturehouse
- Front Street Films
Frequently Asked Questions
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 fi...
Who directed Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl was directed by Patricia Rozema.
How long is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl has a runtime of 1 hours and 41 minutes (101 minutes total).
When was Kit Kittredge: An American Girl released?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl was released on July 2, 2008 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
The main cast of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl includes Abigail Breslin, Chris O'Donnell, Julia Ormond, Stanley Tucci, Max Thieriot.
Is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl worth watching?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl has a user rating of 6.5/10 based on 137 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.