6.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl (2008)
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Moderate
Christianity: Positive
Judaism: Positive
Viewer Rating
6.8
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
While acknowledging the hardships of the Great Depression, the film champions individual initiative, family unity, and community self-reliance as the primary means of overcoming adversity, aligning with conservative values of personal responsibility rather than advocating for systemic or governmental solutions.
The movie features a cast that includes visible diversity in supporting roles, consistent with its historical setting, without explicitly recasting traditionally white main characters. Its narrative focuses on themes of economic hardship and community during the Great Depression, without critically framing traditional identities.
Secondary
The film portrays Christian-influenced community values such as compassion, charity, and mutual support as essential for overcoming hardship during the Great Depression. While some characters initially exhibit prejudice, the narrative ultimately affirms the importance of empathy and helping the less fortunate, aligning with core Christian virtues. The church is depicted as a community hub, reinforcing these positive themes.
The film portrays a Jewish character, Mr. Berk, as a victim of anti-Semitic prejudice and false accusations. The narrative unequivocally condemns this bigotry, positioning the audience to sympathize with Mr. Berk and affirming his good character.
The film 'Kit Kittredge: An American Girl' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a young girl's life during the Great Depression, focusing on historical and social challenges of that era.
The film "Kit Kittredge: An American Girl" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative is centered on a young girl's life during the Great Depression, focusing on themes of family, resilience, and community. Therefore, the film has no impact on the portrayal of transsexual individuals or identities.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The film adapts the "American Girl" book series. All major characters, including Kit Kittredge and her supporting cast, maintain their established genders from the original source material without any changes.
The film adapts the 'American Girl' book series character, Kit Kittredge. The character, established as white in the source material, is portrayed by a white actress in the movie. No other significant characters from the source material appear to have their race changed.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.5
6.5
Critic Ratings
8.0
6.3
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