Harriet the Spy
Seen it?1996 | 101 min | Comedy, Drama, Family
Weeknight WatchWhy it’s a Weeknight Watch
With middling reviews (48% on Rotten Tomatoes) and a lukewarm 6.1 out of 10 from audiences, it's a mixed bag. Fine if it's on; don't plan your night around it.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who wants a laugh and families.
- The mood
- Funny with heart, feel-good.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 41 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
Harriet may only be in the sixth grade, but she's already found her calling: to be a spy. In a private journal she takes everywhere, Harriet records suspicious activity and keeps a running list of observations on virtually everyone she knows. It seems harmless enough until, one day, someone finds the journal and exposes Harriet's critical thoughts about her classmates. Suddenly, even her best friends are against her, and Harriet resolves to take revenge.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsBelow par
48% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesBelow par
6.1 out of 10
- AwardsBelow par
3 wins and 2 nominations from smaller awards and festivals
- Box office & staying powerSolid
$27 million worldwide on a $12 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 153K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Bronwen Hughes
- Michelle TrachtenbergHarriet
- Gregory SmithSport
- Vanessa Lee ChesterJanie
- Rosie O'DonnellOle Golly
- J. Smith-CameronMrs. Welsch
- Robert JoyMr. Welsch
- Eartha KittAgatha K. Plummer
- Charlotte SullivanMarion Hawthorne
- Teisha KimRachel Hennessy
- Cecilley CarrollBeth Ellen Hansen