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Samantha: An American Girl Holiday

  • TV Movie
  • 2004
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 26m
IMDb RATING
7.0/10
2.4K
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Samantha: An American Girl Holiday (2004)
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Set in 1904, "American Girls" revolves around Samantha as she moves in with her grandmother and learns how to become a proper Victorian young lady.Set in 1904, "American Girls" revolves around Samantha as she moves in with her grandmother and learns how to become a proper Victorian young lady.Set in 1904, "American Girls" revolves around Samantha as she moves in with her grandmother and learns how to become a proper Victorian young lady.

  • Director
    • Nadia Tass
  • Writers
    • Valerie Tripp
    • Marsha Norman
  • Stars
    • AnnaSophia Robb
    • Jordan Bridges
    • Rebecca Mader
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  • IMDb RATING
    7.0/10
    2.4K
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    • Director
      • Nadia Tass
    • Writers
      • Valerie Tripp
      • Marsha Norman
    • Stars
      • AnnaSophia Robb
      • Jordan Bridges
      • Rebecca Mader
    • 36User reviews
    • 4Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations total

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    AnnaSophia Robb
    AnnaSophia Robb
    • Samantha Parkington
    Jordan Bridges
    Jordan Bridges
    • Uncle Gardner 'Gard' Edwards
    Rebecca Mader
    Rebecca Mader
    • Aunt Cornelia Pitt Edwards
    Kelsey Lewis
    Kelsey Lewis
    • Nellie O'Malley
    Kate Trotter
    Kate Trotter
    • Mrs. Vandergeld
    Donna Goodhand
    • Mrs. Frouchy
    Mia Farrow
    Mia Farrow
    • Grandmary Edwards
    Olivia Ballantyne
    Olivia Ballantyne
    • Jenny O'Malley
    Hannah Endicott-Douglas
    Hannah Endicott-Douglas
    • Bridget O'Malley
    Michael Kanevsky
    • Eddie Ryland
    • (as Michael Kanev)
    Kenner Ames
    • Mr. O'Malley
    Shary Guthrie
    Shary Guthrie
    • Teacher
    Michelle Moffat
    Debra McCabe
    Debra McCabe
    • Mrs. Ryland
    Janine Theriault
    Janine Theriault
    • Beatrice Pitt
    Melody Johnson
    Melody Johnson
    • Cornelia's Friend #1
    Alanna Glass
    Clare Stone
    Clare Stone
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    • Director
      • Nadia Tass
    • Writers
      • Valerie Tripp
      • Marsha Norman
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    User reviews36

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    northerngirl1211

    Great Movie!!

    This movie was terrific! I am 13 and I have two American Girl dolls myself. I have read all of Samantha's books and I found the movie really good! Some scenes sounded like soap opera, and some of the acting was a little off, but otherwise it was great! It must have been really hard for Nellie and her sisters. I would have done the same thing if I were in Samantha's place! I don't know what some thought of this movie, but it was great for me! It was so cool and I LOVED the scenery. The Aunt Cornelia and Uncle Gard sounded so fake sometimes. It was kinda obvious. I can't wait to see the movie again! I was mad when commercial brakes came on because I wanted to watch it! But, it was good anyway!
    9lindaz

    One of those warm, sweet Victorian stories.

    Nellie is one of the children of the hired help. Samantha is a lonely little, rich girl. They befriend each other and are a comfort to one another.

    Historically interesting as well. Brings out the way life was for children regarding child-labor in factories. They were more like slaves than employees.

    This film really drew me in, mainly because I love films regarding the Victorian time period. But the movie is mainly about the relationship that Samantha has with her grandmother and uncle and Nellie. Everything appears to take a turn for the worse when her uncle introduces his fiancé. Samantha fears that she will now be more alone than ever, but the kindness of her uncle's new wife wins her heart.

    Everything in this movie turned out the way that I would have wanted it to. Love conquered all.
    7random_avenger

    Samantha

    In 1904, an upper-class 10-year old girl Samantha (AnnaSophia Robb) is living with her grandmother (Mia Farrow) when her dear uncle (Jordan Bridges) comes to visit her with his new fiancée (Rebecca Mader) and takes her to stay in New York with them.

    The movie was a positive surprise for me; the story, lightly touching topics such as class differences, women's rights and child labor, is entertaining and charmingly down-to-earth. The visual style is bright and pleasant, and the sets, costumes and music are all careful work too. Not even the cute child actors come across as annoying. Even though the movie is best suited for young girls, it's perfectly watchable for adults too, like a good family film should be.
    10MagicStarfire

    Sweet, Lovely Film

    10 stars

    I greatly enjoyed this sweet, gentle film set in 1904, about two young girls who become friends, and the troubles that befall them and how they deal with those problems.

    The young actresses playing these roles did very well and made the characters seem real, and made me care about them. All the little girls were adorable.

    Samantha is well off financially and lives with her grandmother (played by Mia Farrow - a treat to see her), but Samantha is an orphan and has lost both her parents in a boating accident.

    Grandmother's beautiful, old mansion is out in the countryside and Samantha is a little bit lonely, when an Irish lass, Nellie, her father, and Nellie's two younger sisters arrive, to work at the neighbor's home next door.

    Nellie's mother is deceased, and her family is poor, so they all have to work, despite being only children. (The film also deals with child labor.) Nellie and Samantha become fast friends, and Samantha is quite resourceful in helping her friends.

    I really liked this movie and highly recommend it. Young girls will love it, and it has enough story interest that an adult will not be bored watching it either.
    8Sylviastel

    A Solid Film for a Family Audience!

    The story about Samantha Parkington, a privileged girl, who lives with her grandmother played by the wonderful Mia Farrow in Mount Bedford, New York along the Hudson River in the Hudson River Valley about a couple of hours north of New York City. In the beginning, Samantha is playing with Eddie Ryland, her neighbor and nemesis who enjoys bullying people into giving him money. Samantha befriends Eddie's new maids, young sisters--Nellie, Bridget, and Jenny whose mother died. Their father moved them to the country. Instead of working in terrible factories, they work in the Ryland estate in the Hudson River Valley. While Nellie is working there, Samantha and her become close friends despite their obvious differences. When Samantha's Uncle Gardner comes home, he announces his engagement to Cornelia Pitt, a woman's right to vote activist, and he plans to bring Samantha to live with them in New York City. Wherever Samantha goes, adventure follows. I don't know how similar this is to the books but it's an okay film. The acting is okay. The child actors are wonderful in their roles. The film reminds of an old Shirley Temple movie. It's for a family audience!

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    • Trivia
      Several outfits and props are from the original book illustrations and catalogs, such as Samantha's nightgown and pink talent show dress, and the doll with a nutcracker (panned over near the end.)
    • Goofs
      The coins in the money jar are recent, modern-day coins, not coins from the early 1900s.
    • Quotes

      [last lines]

      Nellie O'Malley: First snow. Do you think we're dreaming?

      Samantha: If we are, I hope I never wake up.

    • Connections
      Featured in Votes for Women (2010)
    • Soundtracks
      Abide with Me
      (uncredited)

      Music by William H. Monk

      Lyrics by Henry F. Lyte

      [Hymn during church]

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    • Release date
      • November 23, 2004 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • Canada
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Official site
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • American Girls: Samantha
    • Filming locations
      • Toronto, Ontario, Canada
    • Production companies
      • Red Om Films
      • Revolution Studios
      • Sam Films
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    • Budget
      • $200,000 (estimated)
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 26 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Stereo

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