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  • 2003
  • PG
  • Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2003
  • PG
  • Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
  • 1 h 34 m
The Lizzie McGuire Movie

Summary Disney serves up the comic foibles of lovable Lizzie McGuire and her pals, who all pack their bags and plan to live la dolce vita while on a class trip to Italy. When Lizzie is mistaken for Isabella (who is part of an Italian pop duo) the adventure really begins. (Disney)

Directed By: Jim Fall

Written By: Susan Estelle Jansen, Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Terri Minsky

  • 2003
  • PG
  • Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
  • 1 h 34 m
  • 2003
  • PG
  • Buena Vista Pictures Distribution
  • 1 h 34 m

The Lizzie McGuire Movie

Metascore Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
56
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 29 User Ratings
8.0
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Summary Disney serves up the comic foibles of lovable Lizzie McGuire and her pals, who all pack their bags and plan to live la dolce vita while on a class trip to Italy. When Lizzie is mistaken for Isabella (who is part of an Italian pop duo) the adventure really begins. (Disney)

Directed By: Jim Fall

Written By: Susan Estelle Jansen, Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Terri Minsky

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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
56
39% Positive
11 Reviews
54% Mixed
15 Reviews
7% Negative
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Metascore
Mixed or Average Based on 28 Critic Reviews
56
39% Positive
11 Reviews
54% Mixed
15 Reviews
7% Negative
2 Reviews

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100
It works. "Lizzie" is wholesome, smart and sweet.
By C.W. Nevius FULL REVIEW
70
The picture unfolds as a light romantic comedy that adults will probably find familiar but tolerable, while their age-appropriate offspring will be transported to new heights of cinematic enchantment.
By Dave Kehr FULL REVIEW

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Generally Favorable Based on 29 User Ratings
8.0
69% Positive
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31% Mixed
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0% Negative
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69% Positive
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31% Mixed
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10
Fra101
Nov 30, 2020
Iconic movie, a must-watch if you were/are a teen in the 2000s / 2010s. Hilary Duff is amazing in this movie.
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10
Billfredbobob
Sep 29, 2017
Best movie ever made. Genuinely impossible to not have a good time watching this. Has a good fun plot, some goofy and loveable characters, and real banging tunes. Has flaws, but almost are essential to make it so good to watch. 10/10 very nice film
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63
By filling in what the story lacks in originality with easy attractions like pretty faces, set to fluffy music, the filmmakers lose the outsider edge the Lizzie McGuire franchise was built on.
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60
The movie lacks the adult humor of such kid flicks as "Shrek" and "Lilo & Stitch," but the target audience at an advance screening was shrieking with joy throughout.
By Jean Oppenheimer FULL REVIEW
50
Hilary Duff is beautiful and skilled, and I hope she finds something worthwhile to do with her talent before she truly does become the next Britney Spears and has to start worrying about the next Hilary Duff.
By Roger Ebert FULL REVIEW
50
Lizzie McGuire's "Movie" doesn't try to be anything more than a superficial escapist fantasy for fans of the show.
By Megan Lehmann FULL REVIEW
30
If your kids are too young to sit unsupervised, get together with other parents and pay an older sibling or sitter to go.
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9
MasterRiley
Feb 15, 2017
The Lizzie McGuire Movie is a great conclusion to the TV series. The big unfortunate part is that Miranda wasn't able to return for the movie, but otherwise the adventures of Lizzie, Gordo, and the rest of the cast are really enjoyable to watch.
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csw12
Sep 2, 2012
This score even shocks me. You would think this is got to be pure trash when actually it is pure gold. For what it is everything connects. Duff puts on a great performance and the characters don't come across as phony as i was expecting. A true surprise in a good way.
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Trev29
Sep 1, 2012
I should say that this movie is a total piece of dung, but it actually isn't that bad. Lizzie is very likable and that comes from the actress who plays her. I liked it then and I like it still.
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Production Company Walt Disney Pictures, Teen Life Productions, Disney Channel, Stan Rogow Productions
Release Date May 2, 2003
Duration 1 h 34 m
Rating PG
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Tagline Lizze McGuire goes to Rome.
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Awards

Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Kids' Choice Awards, Australia
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Leo Awards
• 1 Nomination

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