

Harriet the Spy
- Comedy
- Drama
- Family
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.
Harriet the Spy is a 1996 family comedy-drama about a sixth-grader whose secret journal of observations about her classmates gets exposed, turning her friends against her. Based on the classic novel, the film follows Harriet as she navigates the fallout and plots her revenge. It's a coming-of-age story that balances humor with genuine emotional stakes.
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Michelle TrachtenbergHarriet M. Welsch
Rosie O'DonnellOle Golly
J. Smith-CameronMrs. Welsch
Eartha KittAgatha K. Plummer
Vanessa Lee ChesterJanie Gibbs
Gregory SmithSport
Robert JoyBen Welsch
Dov TiefenbachBoy with Purple Socks
Charlotte SullivanMarion Hawthorne- Teisha KimRachel Hennessy
- Cecilley CarrollBeth Ellen Hansen
- Nina ShockCarrie Andrews
- Conor DevittPinky Whitehead
Alisha MorrisonLaura Peters
Nancy BeattyMiss Elson

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Harriet the Spy (1996) Trailer #1 | Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, Vanessa Lee Chester
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When was Harriet the Spy released?
Harriet the Spy was released on July 10, 1996.
What is Harriet the Spy about?
The film follows Harriet, a sixth-grader who documents her observations about classmates in a secret journal. When the journal is discovered and her critical thoughts are exposed, her friends turn against her, and she sets out to take revenge.
What genre is Harriet the Spy?
Harriet the Spy is a family comedy-drama that blends humor with coming-of-age themes.
Is Harriet the Spy based on a book?
Yes, the film is based on the classic novel of the same name.
















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