Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
2008, English. Directed by Patricia Rozema.
Kit Kittredge, a resourceful young girl, helps her mother run a boardinghouse after her father loses his job.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- G
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 147 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Patricia RozemaDirector
- Abigail BreslinKit Kittredge
- Chris O'DonnellMr. Kittredge
- Julia OrmondMrs. Kittredge
- Stanley TucciMr. Jefferson Jasper Rene Berk
- Max ThieriotWill Shephard
- Joan CusackMiss Lucinda Bond
- Glenne HeadlyMrs. Howard
- Jane KrakowskiMiss May Dooley
- Wallace ShawnMr. Gibson
- Madison DavenportRuthie Smithens
- Zach MillsStirling Howard IV
- Willow SmithCountee (Constance)
Details
- Released
- 2 July 2008
- Country
- United States of America, Canada
- Written by
- Ann Peacock
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $18M
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Kit Kittredge: An American Girl: quick answers
What should I watch before Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
Watch Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004), Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005), and Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front (2006) first.
What comes after Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
Next in the series: An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong (2009), An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars (2012), and An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky (2013).
Is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 147 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl runs 100 minutes (1h 40m).
Does Kit Kittredge: An American Girl have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Kit Kittredge: An American Girl. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl is rated G in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is Kit Kittredge: An American Girl on?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
If you liked Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, try Chang Can Dunk, Good Luck Charlie, It's Christmas!, Six Pack.
Who directed Kit Kittredge: An American Girl?
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008) was directed by Patricia Rozema and stars Abigail Breslin, Chris O'Donnell, Julia Ormond.