Harriet the Spy

1996 • 101 minutes

About this movie

The first feature film from the Nickelodeon cable channel, Harriet the Spy is an updated version of Louise Fitzhugh's best-selling 1964 children's novel. Sixth grade outcast Harriet (Michelle Trachtenberg) is an only child who has mostly been raised by her nanny, Golly (Rosie O'Donnell), rather than her materialistic parents. Harriet wants to be a writer when she grows up, and only Golly encourages her creative pursuits. Meanwhile, Harriet dons a yellow raincoat and a belt full of gadgets to spy on everyone around her, including her eccentric neighbor with a lot of cats and the other kids at school. Carefully taking notes in her private notebook, Harriet makes clever and cruel observations about her subjects, including her best friends, would-be scientist Janie (Vanessa Lee Chester) and overburdened Sport (Gregory Smith). Harriet's world begins to change when Golly leaves, signaling that it is time for her to grow up. Then a snobby girl a school, Marion, gets her hands on Harriet's special notebook and makes its contents known to the whole school. Soon everyone is against Harriet, and she must concoct a plan to get even.

Ratings and reviews

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I loved it because it still applies to how writers are today and young ones. It ecen can relate to kids with mental health who needs an outlet to escape. I love how the doctor understood it was normal and how her babysitter gave many life quotes that adults can use till this day. It gives many positive messages and outlooks through out. I am looking forward to watching Part 2 that has came out this past year.

Omg I loved this movie when I was younger one of my best child hood movies if you haven't seen it then you should watch it can't go wrong. :)