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Harriet the Spy poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 65.0 / 100
1996·Comedy / Drama / Family·1h 40m

HARRIET THE SPY

“On your case!”

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.

Above the Line
Bronwen Hughes·DirectorDouglas Petrie·ScreenplayTheresa Rebeck·ScreenplayFrancis Kenny·Director of PhotographyJamshied Sharifi·Original Music ComposerDebra Chiate·Editor
Cast
Michelle Trachtenberg·Harriet M. WelschRosie O'Donnell·Ole GollyJ. Smith-Cameron·Mrs. WelschEartha Kitt·Agatha K. PlummerVanessa Lee Chester·Janie GibbsGregory Smith·SportRobert Joy·Ben WelschDov Tiefenbach·Boy with Purple SocksCharlotte Sullivan·Marion HawthorneTeisha Kim·Rachel Hennessy
Full Crew
(24 credits)
Directing· 3
Bronwen Hughes·DirectorKen A. Smith·Second Assistant DirectorAndrew Shea·First Assistant Director
Writing· 5
Douglas Petrie·ScreenplayTheresa Rebeck·ScreenplayJulie Talen·StoryGreg Taylor·StoryLouise Fitzhugh·Novel
Camera· 1
Francis Kenny·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Debra Chiate·Editor
Sound & Music· 2
Jamshied Sharifi·Original Music ComposerRandle Akerson·Supervising Sound Editor
Art & Design· 4
Paul D. Austerberry·Art DirectionLester Cohen·Production DesignDonna Zakowska·Costume DesignDonald Mowat·Makeup Artist
Production· 4
Marykay Powell·ProducerDebby Beece·Executive ProducerJulia Pistor·Associate ProducerJill Greenberg Sands·Casting
Other Departments· 4
David R. Ellis·StuntsKen Quinn·Stunt CoordinatorJames D. Brown·HairstylistAlison Reid·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
65.0
OF 100
Master Score
6.0
OF 10
IMDb
48%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$27M
ROI 121%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Harriet the Spy's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Playful, Curious
Composition
Centered
Era
1990s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The movie poster features an illustration of a young girl with blonde hair and round glasses, holding a notebook and pen. She is wearing a red sweater and is po”

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Key Elements
NotebookPenGlassesBuildingsStreet LampTraffic Light
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Urban
Design Score
7/10
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