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An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

2008 Rated NR 1hr 30m

In the first American Girl film based on a modern-day character, young Chrissa finds her life turned upside down when she transfers to a new school, as she struggles to find her own way, make new friends and deal with a clique of bullies. Chrissa tries to adapt to her new surroundings, but she is targeted by a close-knit group of girls in this story about friendship and standing up for yourself. Annabeth Gish and Timothy Bottoms star.

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Cast: Annabeth Gish, Timothy Bottoms, Sammi Hanratty, more...

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Movie Details

Cast: Annabeth Gish, Timothy Bottoms, Sammi Hanratty, Adair Tishler, Kaylin Stewart, Jennifer Tilly

Director: Martha Coolidge

Genres: Children & Family, Family Dramas, Ages 8-10, Ages 11-12

Format: DVD

Ratings: NR
Not rated. This movie has not been rated by the MPAA.; 8
Common Sense rating OK for kids 8+

Screen formats

Full Screen 1.33:1

Subtitles

No

Closed captioned

No

Language and sound

English: Dolby Digital 2.0 Stereo

Other features

Color; interactive menus; scene access.

An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

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For Parents

8 OK for kids 8+

Common Sense Note

Parents need to know that this movie packs a wallop of a message about bullying, but manages to entertain in the process. Watching as a family would be an excellent way to approach the topic of bullying as it may affect the children in the household. A new kid in town is picked on mercilessly by her 4th grade classmates. A recently deceased grandpa is discussed with tears and smiles. One character is mildly injured in a diving accident. Children of diverse sizes and ethnicities are depicted.

Sexual Content: Not applicable.
Violence: A diving board accident is portrayed in a non-graphic way.
Language: Not applicable
Social Behavior: Meaningful lessons about standing up to bullies, being a friend, telling the truth, and coping with difficult times come through with minimal preachiness. Children of diverse sizes and ethnicities are depicted.
Consumerism: Since the movie comes from the American Girl empire, it's bound to fuel desire for the Chrissa, Sonali, and Gwen dolls; as well as books, clothes, and accessories.
Drugs / Tobacco / Alcohol: Not applicable

Legend

Age appropriate
Not an issue
Depends on your kid and your family
Not appropriate for kids of the age most likely to want to see it