Harriet the Spy (1996): cast, story & where to watch
1996 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1996, Harriet the Spy is a comedy, drama and family film directed by Bronwen Hughes, running about 100 minutes. “On your case!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the secret notebook of a young girl who fancies herself a spy is found by her friends, her speculations make her very unpopular! Can she win her friends back?
Who’s in it. Harriet the Spy stars Michelle Trachtenberg as Harriet M. Welsch, Rosie O'Donnell as Ole Golly, J. Smith-Cameron as Mrs. Welsch and Eartha Kitt as Agatha K. Plummer, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Harriet the Spy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $26.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Harriet the Spy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Harriet the Spy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Harriet the Spy (1996)?
- In US, Harriet the Spy is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Harriet the Spy worth watching?
- Harriet the Spy holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Harriet the Spy?
- Harriet the Spy stars Michelle Trachtenberg, Rosie O'Donnell, J. Smith-Cameron, Eartha Kitt and Vanessa Lee Chester.
- When was Harriet the Spy released?
- Harriet the Spy was released in 1996, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.