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An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
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An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong

2009-01-05 · 91 min · ★ 6.5

Drama · Family · TV Movie

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

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Directors
Martha Coolidge
Production companies
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Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Sammi HanrattySammi HanrattyChrissa Maxwell
Annabeth GishAnnabeth GishMeg Maxwell
Timothy BottomsTimothy BottomsPaul Maxwell
Michael LearnedMichael LearnedNana Louise Hanlon
Austin ThomasTyler Maxwell
Adair TishlerAdair TishlerTara James
Ariela BarerAriela BarerSonali Matthews
Kaitlyn DeverKaitlyn DeverGwen Thompson
Shelby HarmonJayden Johnson
Don FranklinDon FranklinMr. Beck
Joanne BaronJoanne BaronMrs. Ziminsky
Christian PikesJoel
Jennifer TillyJennifer TillyMrs. Rundell
Kaylin StewartAlexandra
Lucy AngeloLucy AngeloStudent
Ashley AusburnSwimmer (uncredited)
Maria Paula GonzalezJosefina (uncredited)
Grace RolekGrace RolekAdditional voice (uncredited)
Preston StrotherStudent (uncredited)
Tyler StrotherStudent (uncredited)

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