Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Brisk
- Intensity
- Moderate
- Complexity
- Easy to follow
- Violence
- Mild
- warm
- earnest
- tense
- family movie night
- historical film afternoon
What critics said
Critics viewed the family-oriented historical drama as an appealing but uneven adaptation with accessible themes and moderate overall execution.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
Felicity's emotional and moral perspective frames the revolutionary conflict through everyday experiences of friendship, family, and responsibility.
Felicity's father supports independence while her grandfather and Elizabeth support the king, placing political conflict inside her closest relationships.
Felicity risks conflict with Penny's cruel owner because she believes the mare must be freed.
Christmas preparations, tea, family gatherings, and Williamsburg homes provide an intimate counterpoint to revolutionary tensions.
Films like Felicity: An American Girl Adventure, and why
The Witch Mountain
family-friendly historical coming-of-age story centered on friendship, divided loyalties, and moral courage
Sarah, Plain and Tall
children's historical drama combining youthful adventure, family bonds, and political upheaval
The Secret of Roan Inish
period family adventure about a young protagonist navigating danger, loyalty, and social conflict
Movie Details
- Director
- Nadia Tass
- Release Date
- 2005-11-29
- Runtime
- 86 min
- Rating
- 6.6 / 10 (32)
Cast
- Shailene Woodley
- Kevin Zegers
- David Gardner
- John Schneider
- Marcia Gay Harden
- Bruce Beaton
- Peter Cockett
- Harry Crane
- Jean Daigle
- Craig Eldridge
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Felicity: An American Girl Adventure about?
- A spirited colonial girl fights to rescue a mistreated mare while preserving love and friendship amid the American Revolution.
- What is Felicity: An American Girl Adventure like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Felicity: An American Girl Adventure as brisk, its intensity as moderate and its storytelling as easy to follow.
- Is Felicity: An American Girl Adventure violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Felicity: An American Girl Adventure as mild.
- What did critics think of Felicity: An American Girl Adventure?
- Critics viewed the family-oriented historical drama as an appealing but uneven adaptation with accessible themes and moderate overall execution.
- Which films are like Felicity: An American Girl Adventure?
- Films with a similar feel include The Witch Mountain, Sarah, Plain and Tall, and The Secret of Roan Inish.
- How long is Felicity: An American Girl Adventure?
- Felicity: An American Girl Adventure runs 86 minutes.
- Where can I watch Felicity: An American Girl Adventure?
- In United States, Felicity: An American Girl Adventure is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.
