An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

Be Courageous, Be A Friend, Be yourself

2009 • 91 min • Drama · Family · TV Movie

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Synopsis

A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class.

Our family guide

Best from age 7

Movie Knight Score

43 reviews

65 Audience · 43 · 100%

Moving to a new town, Chrissa finds herself the target of three bullies at her new school. Along with her friends, she learns to stand up for herself and others against their tormentors.

Violence & peril: 2/10
Language: 1/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking: 0/10
Romance & sensuality: 0/10
Scary moments: 2/10

Heads up

Bullying themes are central to the plot
Some characters are intentionally cruel
Discussions about feeling alone

What it models well

Standing up for yourself and others
Friendship and loyalty
Empathy and understanding

Talk about it after

What makes someone a bully?
How can you help someone who is being bullied?
The importance of kindness

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