Kit Kittredge: An American Girl | 
| Director: Patricia Rozema
Actors: Abigail Breslin, Stanley Tucci, Joan Cusack, Julia Ormond, Chris O'Donnell
Studio: New Line Cinema
Category: DVD
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Rating:  87 reviews
Format: Widescreen, Full Screen, Color, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: G (General Audience)
Autographed: No
Memorabilia: No
Region: 1
Discs: 1
Aspect Ratio: 1.85:1
Running Time: 101 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.5 x 5.3 x 0.6
MPN: 794043123948
UPC: 794043123948
EAN: 0794043123948
ASIN: B000WGVEAC
Theatrical Release Date: July 2, 2008
Release Date: October 28, 2008
Availability: Usually ships in 1-2 business days
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Product Description
After her father leaves to find work during the Great Depression, Kit's mother takes in boarders, and when the lockbox with the family money disappear
Amazon.com
A period piece set in the Great Depression and based on the extremely popular American Girl book series, Kit Kittredge is a moving and believable story about a smart 10-year-old girl whose family is profoundly affected by the Depression. May, 1934 finds Kit Kittredge (Abigail Breslin) living a very comfortable life in a nice home with her mother (Julia Ormond) and father (Chris O'Donnell) despite the Depression that is affecting many of her neighbors. When her father's auto dealership is taken back by the bank, Kit's father is forced to head for Chicago to look for work, leaving his family struggling to make ends meet by taking in borders. Kindhearted and generous by nature, Kit's nose for news and her aspirations of becoming a great reporter lead her to write a portrait of the boardinghouse run by her mother, essentially a kid's view of the Depression as well as an article about hobos that challenges many commonly held prejudices. Kit determinedly submits her articles to the local Cincinnati Register paper, regardless of the chief editor's stern ways and obvious lack of interest. When her own family and boarders become the victims of a crime, Kit's must utilize her investigative skills to solve the crime and exonerate her friend Will (Max Thieriot). Breslin's performance in this film is stellar--viewers can't help but believe that she is Kit Kittredge. The filmmakers' attention to detail ensures that everything from scenery props to music and dialogue seem completely authentic, and performances by Joan Cusack as the mobile librarian, Stanley Tucci as the traveling magician, Jane Krakowski as the desperate-for-love dance instructor, and Zach Mills as Kit's young friend, are all impressive. Serious American Girl fans, period film lovers, and viewers just looking for a good story will love this film. (Ages 3 and older) --Tami Horiuchi
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 i like it i love it i want some more of it August 3, 2010
William P. Thompson (floridadays)
this movie taught my 3 young charges a multitude of lessons that will stay with them for a life time!! first the hobos showed little benjie, karey and luseal to apreciate the simple things in life and to always save money carefully so you will never run out!! next they learned from the librarian that even drunks can live a productive and enjoyable life if they maintain employment and let other people drive for them!! lastly i recomend the purchase of this dvd because it changed the lives of my young ones and can do the same for you!! have faith in this wholesome tale so give your heart to kit and sterling!! i promise you will have no regrets if you do so!!!
7 Year Old Loves It June 6, 2010
Stephanie Fowler (Lebanon, TN)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Bought this for my daughter who just turned 7. It had great historical value, beautiful costuming, the perfect cast. My daughter, who has never been apart of any financial conversation with her parents, did have alot of questions about our financial status after that movie. The movie is based upon the Great Depression and she was afraid that it may be currently happening in our society. We had to have some serious conversations after that. It was a lovely movie, but it taught her alot.
Great for all ages April 14, 2010
Ruchiccio! (Spring Valley, NY)
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
The entire family watched it - 5, 9 and 10 year olds plus parents - unanimous hit!
a good anchor for the books April 3, 2010
Cleo (USA)
This movie is exceptionally well done, much better than I expected and much better than the usual movies geared to children without any silliness sometimes found in media targeted to young girls. This is also a good way to introduce learning about The Great Depression.
 Nice Solid Story March 17, 2010
Elizabeth Liemandt (Nevada)
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
My "American Girl" went to the theater with Grandma to watch this, so this was the first viewing I had. I liked it, not to sappy, strong charactures all around a good flick.
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