Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- None
- sincere
- tense
- hopeful
- family movie night
- educational viewing
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Chrissa faces repeated harassment from the three Mean Bees, turning her school life into an ongoing struggle.
Chrissa moves to Minnesota during the school year and struggles to fit into her new school.
The chief bully becomes Chrissa's swimming rival, intensifying their conflict through competition.
Chrissa's parents, brother, and grandmother provide the family context surrounding her efforts to cope with bullying.
Films like An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong, and why
Akeelah and the Bee
shared children's drama, school bullying, and an emotionally reassuring coming-of-age perspective
The Mighty
shared family-friendly school setting, outsider protagonist, and themes of courage and belonging
Ramona and Beezus
shared children's film tone, peer conflict, and emphasis on resilience and friendship
Movie Details
- Director
- Martha Coolidge
- Release Date
- 2009-01-05
- Runtime
- 91 min
- Rating
- 6.5 / 10 (44)
Cast
- Sammi Hanratty
- Annabeth Gish
- Timothy Bottoms
- Michael Learned
- Austin Thomas
- Adair Tishler
- Ariela Barer
- Kaitlyn Dever
- Shelby Harmon
- Don Franklin
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong about?
- A newly relocated girl confronts relentless school bullying and finds the courage to stand up for herself through family support and competitive resolve.
- What is An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong violent?
- No — Ember's analysis finds no violence in An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong.
- Which films are like An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong?
- Films with a similar feel include Akeelah and the Bee, The Mighty, and Ramona and Beezus.
- How long is An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong?
- An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong runs 91 minutes.
- Where can I watch An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong?
- In United States, An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube.
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