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'''''Felicity: An American Girl Adventure''''' is the second in the series of [[American Girl (film series)|American Girl film series]]. It is a television film that is based on the [[American Girl]] children's books written by [[Valerie Tripp]], and was released in November 29, 2005. The teleplay was written by Anna Sandor.<ref name="denise"/>
'''''Felicity: An American Girl Adventure''''' is the second in the series of [[American Girl (film series)|American Girl film series]]. It is a [[television film|made-for-television]] [[drama (film and television)|drama]] film that is based on the [[American Girl]] children's books written by [[Valerie Tripp]], and premiered on [[The WB]] on November 29, 2005. The teleplay was written by Anna Sandor.<ref name="denise"/>


The film revolves around [[Felicity Merriman]]'s adventures during the onset of the [[American Revolution]].
The film revolves around [[Felicity Merriman]]'s adventures during the onset of the [[American Revolution]].


==Plot==
==Plot==
Ten-year-old Felicity Merriman is growing up in [[Williamsburg, Virginia]], just before the [[American Revolution]]. High-spirited and independent, Felicity decides to tame a wild horse owned by a leather maker/tanner, Jiggy Nye, who mistreats the horse. Even though her parents forbid her, she runs off to be with the horse, which Felicity names Penny. She eventually tames Penny and the two become fast friends.
Ten-year-old [[Felicity Merriman]] is growing up in [[Williamsburg, Virginia]], just before the [[American Revolution]]. High-spirited and independent, Felicity decides to tame a wild horse owned by an abusive leather maker/tanner, Jiggy Nye. Even though her parents Martha and Edward forbid her, she runs off to be with the horse, whom she names Penny. She eventually tames Penny and the two become fast friends.


Meanwhile, tension grows between the colonists. Some, including Felicity’s father and his apprentice, Ben, wish for independence from the king of England. Others, like Felicity’s grandfather and her best friend, Elizabeth, remain loyal to the king.
Meanwhile, tension grows between the colonists. Some, including Edward and his apprentice Ben Davidson, wish for independence from [[King George III]] of [[England]]. Others, like Felicity’s grandfather and her best friend [[Elizabeth Cole]]’s family, remain loyal to the king.


==Cast==
==Cast==
*[[Shailene Woodley]] as Felicity Merriman<ref name="wetpaint"/><ref name="nytcast"/>
*[[Shailene Woodley]] as [[Felicity Merriman]]<ref name="wetpaint"/><ref name="nytcast"/>
*[[Marcia Gay Harden]] as Martha Merriman<ref name="nytcast"/>
*[[Marcia Gay Harden]] as Martha Merriman<ref name="nytcast"/>
*Robinne Fanfair as Rose<ref name="nytcast"/>
*Robinne Fanfair as Rose<ref name="nytcast"/>
*David Gardner as Grandfather<ref name="nytcast"/>
*[[David Gardner (actor)|David Gardner]] as Grandfather<ref name="nytcast"/>
*[[imdbname:1021585|Eulala Scheel]] - Nan Merriman
*Eulala Scheel as Nan Merriman
*[[Lynne Griffin]] as Lady Templeton
*[[Lynne Griffin]] as Lady Templeton
*[[Molly Stanton]] as Tess Merriman
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*[[Katie Henney]] as Elizabeth Cole<ref name="nydaily">{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/felicity-dolled-article-1.641602|title='FELICITY' GETS ALL DOLLED UP - NY Daily News|work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="boardwalk">{{cite web|url=http://swaggernewyork.com/2012/03/26/pretty-as-a-pin-up-katie-henney/|title=Pretty As A Pin-Up – Katie Henney|work=Swagger New York|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref>
*[[Stephanie Beatriz]] as Allie Merriman
*[[Natalie Dormer]] as Maeve Merriman
*[[Zoe Jarman]] as Iris Merriman
*[[Emily Ann Lloyd]] as Stella Merriman
*[[Mackenzie Davis]] as Fallon Merriman
*[[Nikki Reed]] as Edith Merriman
*[[Meghann Fahy]] as Sofia Merriman
*[[Vivien Cardone]] as Seraphina Merriman
*[[Danielle Rose Russell]] as Dani Merriman
*[[June Lockhart]] as Miss Cole
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*[[Katie Henney]] as [[Elizabeth Cole]]<ref name="nydaily">{{cite news|url=http://www.nydailynews.com/archives/entertainment/felicity-dolled-article-1.641602|title='FELICITY' GETS ALL DOLLED UP - NY Daily News|work=[[Daily News (New York)|Daily News]]|access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref><ref name="boardwalk">{{cite web|url=http://swaggernewyork.com/2012/03/26/pretty-as-a-pin-up-katie-henney/|title=Pretty As A Pin-Up – Katie Henney|work=Swagger New York|access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref>
*Juliet Holland-Rose as Annabelle Cole
*Juliet Holland-Rose as Annabelle Cole
*Géza Kovács as Jiggy Nye<ref name="jiggy">{{cite web|url=http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsjkl/kovacs_geza.html|title=Géza Kovács - Northern Stars|access-date=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015150724/http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsjkl/kovacs_geza.html|archive-date=15 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*Géza Kovács as Jiggy Nye<ref name="jiggy">{{cite web|url=http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsjkl/kovacs_geza.html|title=Géza Kovács - Northern Stars|access-date=11 November 2013|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20141015150724/http://www.northernstars.ca/actorsjkl/kovacs_geza.html|archive-date=15 October 2014|url-status=dead}}</ref>
*[[John Schneider (screen actor)|John Schneider]] as Edward Merriman
*[[John Schneider (screen actor)|John Schneider]] as Edward Merriman
*[[Janine Theriault]] as Miss Frances Manderly
*[[Janine Theriault]] as Miss Frances Manderly
*[[Kevin Zegers]] as Benjamin Davidson
*[[Kevin Zegers]] as Benjamin “Ben” Davidson
*Daniel Gariépy as minuet dancer
*Daniel Gariépy and Alexis daSilva Powell as minuet dancers
*Alexis daSilva Powell as minuet dancer


==Reception==
==Reception==
The film received mixed reviews, earning an average score of 63 out of 100 on the aggregator site [[Metacritic]].<ref name="filmrating">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/felicity-an-american-girl-adventure|title=Felicity: An American Girl Adventure - Season 1 Reviews - Metacritic|work=[[Metacritic]]|accessdate=11 November 2013}}</ref>
The film received mixed reviews, earning an average score of 63 out of 100 on the aggregator site [[Metacritic]].<ref name="filmrating">{{cite web|url=http://www.metacritic.com/tv/felicity-an-american-girl-adventure|title=Felicity: An American Girl Adventure - Season 1 Reviews - Metacritic|work=[[Metacritic]]|access-date=11 November 2013}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[List of films about the American Revolution]]
* [[List of films about horses]]


==References==
==References==
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Latest revision as of 12:49, 31 December 2024

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure
GenreDrama
Family
Written byAnna Sandor
Valerie Tripp (author of "The American Girl Collection")
Directed byNadia Tass
StarringShailene Woodley[1]
Marcia Gay Harden
Robinne Fanfair[2]
Music byChris Hajian
Country of originUnited States
Original languageEnglish
Production
ProducersTerry Gould
Stephanie Langhoff
Running time86 minutes
Production companiesRevolution Studios
Red Om Films
American Girl
Warner Bros. Television
Original release
NetworkThe WB
ReleaseNovember 29, 2005 (2005-11-29)[3]

Felicity: An American Girl Adventure is the second in the series of American Girl film series. It is a made-for-television drama film that is based on the American Girl children's books written by Valerie Tripp, and premiered on The WB on November 29, 2005. The teleplay was written by Anna Sandor.[3]

The film revolves around Felicity Merriman's adventures during the onset of the American Revolution.

Plot

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Ten-year-old Felicity Merriman is growing up in Williamsburg, Virginia, just before the American Revolution. High-spirited and independent, Felicity decides to tame a wild horse owned by an abusive leather maker/tanner, Jiggy Nye. Even though her parents Martha and Edward forbid her, she runs off to be with the horse, whom she names Penny. She eventually tames Penny and the two become fast friends.

Meanwhile, tension grows between the colonists. Some, including Edward and his apprentice Ben Davidson, wish for independence from King George III of England. Others, like Felicity’s grandfather and her best friend Elizabeth Cole’s family, remain loyal to the king.

Cast

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Reception

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The film received mixed reviews, earning an average score of 63 out of 100 on the aggregator site Metacritic.[7]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ a b "Flashback Video: Shailene Woodley in Felicity: An American Girl Adventure!". Wetpaint. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  2. ^ a b c d e "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure (2005)". Movies & TV Dept. The New York Times. 2016. Archived from the original on 5 March 2016. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  3. ^ a b Van Patten, Denise. "American Girl Felicity Movie Debuts November 29th On WB Network". About.com. Archived from the original on 13 April 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  4. ^ "'FELICITY' GETS ALL DOLLED UP - NY Daily News". Daily News. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  5. ^ "Pretty As A Pin-Up – Katie Henney". Swagger New York. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  6. ^ "Géza Kovács - Northern Stars". Archived from the original on 15 October 2014. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
  7. ^ "Felicity: An American Girl Adventure - Season 1 Reviews - Metacritic". Metacritic. Retrieved 11 November 2013.
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