An American Girl Collection
American Girl is a line of books, movies, dolls, and accessories based on pre-teen girl characters from various periods of history including the 21st century. Several of the characters from the American Girl books have since had their stories adapted into films, the majority of them released as direct-to-DVD or television films
Franchise Evolution & Timeline Analysis
The An American Girl Collection has evolved significantly over a span of 18 years, growing from a singular narrative into a complex cinematic universe. With 15 interconnected entries, tracking the consistency of the franchise reveals fascinating trends in audience sentiment.
The "Series" Benchmark: 6.9/10
The franchise maintains a steady average rating of 6.9. While most series experience "Sequel Fatigue," An American Girl Collection has managed to keep its narrative quality relatively stable, with An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas standing out as the peak cinematic achievement.
Continuity vs. Commercial Appeal
Our data indicates that while the "Release Order" is preferred for first-time viewers, the "Chronological Order" provides a much deeper understanding of the world-building within the An American Girl Collection. The timeline highlights a clear three-act structure across all chapters.
Timeline & Watch Order
We recommend watching the An American Girl Collection franchise in the following order to fully experience the narrative expansion.
Samantha: An American Girl Holiday
Kindhearted Samantha Parkington's world starts to change the day Nellie O'Malley walks into her life. Nellie, her father, and her two little sisters have moved ...
Felicity: An American Girl Adventure
A pre-American Revolution Virginian girl's love for the outdoors leads to the friendship of a lifetime. Felicity loves horses, and though her parents plead with...
Molly: An American Girl on the Home Front
Molly is a girl living in the year 1944 and WWII has brought many changes to Molly's life. An English girl comes to live with Molly's family to escape the bombi...
Kit Kittredge: An American Girl
The Great Depression hits home for nine year old Kit Kittredge when her dad loses his business and leaves to find work. Oscar nominee Abigail Breslin stars as K...
An American Girl: Chrissa Stands Strong
A fourth grader and her friends deal with bullying from a more popular girl in their class....
An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars
A young girl struggles to maintain her school grades while competing as a gymnast....
An American Girl: Saige Paints the Sky
Saige Copeland is a talented artist who loves horses. She's pumped up about the new school year and seeing her best friend Tessa. But that changes when Tessa se...
An American Girl: Isabelle Dances Into the Spotlight
Isabelle is an inspired dancer, but when her sister and a classmate make her doubt herself, she's motivated by a ballerina to find her own way to shine....
An American Girl: Grace Stirs Up Success
Grace is excited for the summer so she can start a business with her friends, but things take an unexpected turn when her mom announces a trip to Paris. There, ...
An American Girl: Lea to the Rescue
Born for adventure, Lea Clark heads deep into the Brazilian rainforest, where her most exciting story awaits....
An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win
Set in Detroit during the Civil Rights Movement, "An American Girl Story - Melody 1963: Love Has to Win" examines the joyful life and troubled times of an irrep...
An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas
It's Christmas, 1955 in Daytona Beach, FL, and middle child Maryellen longs to stand out amidst the hustle and bustle of her big family. When Benji, a family fr...
An American Girl Story - Ivy & Julie 1976: A Happy Balance
In 1976 San Francisco, 10-year-old Ivy is a girl who must learn the balance between her two cultural identities — being Chinese, but still wishing to be just li...
An American Girl Story: Summer Camp, Friends For Life
Aspiring filmmaker, Z and Paz, a budding engineer, arrive at S.T.E.A.M. camp excited for tech heaven. When the administrator makes them explore nature and confi...
American Girl: Corinne Tan
13-year-old Corrine deals with her parents' recent divorce while everyone else is already adapted to their new roles as a blended family, challenging herself to...
Common Questions about An American Girl Collection
How many movies are in the An American Girl Collection?
There are currently 15 movies in the An American Girl Collection, starting from Felicity: An American Girl Adventure to the latest release, American Girl: Corinne Tan.
What is the best order to watch the An American Girl Collection?
The best way to watch the An American Girl Collection is usually in release order: starting with Felicity: An American Girl Adventure and ending with American Girl: Corinne Tan. Check our timeline for the full chronological breakdown.
Which is the highest-rated movie in the An American Girl Collection?
According to movieMx ratings, the fans have a strong preference for An American Girl Story: Maryellen 1955 - Extraordinary Christmas in this franchise.