Confessions of an American Girl

Confessions of an American Girl (2002)

  • 48% of users liked it
    (2,739 ratings)

Despite living in what she considers to be a less than perfect environment to raise the perfect family, pregnant teen Rena Grubb (Jena Malone) vows to escape the squalid trailer park that she calls home with a little help from the father she barely knows. If her living situation wasn't bad… More

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Genres
Drama, Art House & International, Comedy
In Theaters
Dec 31, 2004 Wide
MGM Home Entertainment

Critic Reviews

  • David Nusair, Reel Film Reviews

    ...the characters are obnoxious, the directorial style is bland, and the pacing is off (way off).

  • James Plath, Movie Metropolis

    This dark comedy explores the Jerry Springer side of American life with surprising sympathy, and a plot that surprises.

  • Christopher Null, Filmcritic.com

    insights into any of the topics Brady wants to explore are decidedly absent

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    CAST: Jena Malone, Brad Renfro, Alicia Witt, Michelle Forbes, Chris Mulkey, Clifton Collins Jr., Erik von Detten DIRECTED BY: Jordan Brady SUMMARY: All Rena Grubb (Jena Malone) wants is the ideal family, but the deck is stacked against her, considering that her father (Chris… More

  • Nani V


    Crazy! But, I liked it very much. Once again, wonderful job by the talented Miss Jena Malone. Love her!

  • Sunil J


    A very simple movie about a girl and her family visiting her father in prison for the yearly picnic.

  • Leo L


    An interesting movie! Great cast!

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