The Lizzie McGuire Movie (2003)

Lizzie McGuire has graduated from middle school and takes a trip to Rome, Italy with her class. And what was supposed to be only a normal trip, becomes a teenager's dream come true.

Director:

Jim Fall

Writers:

Susan Estelle Jansen, Ed Decter,

Stars:

Hilary Duff, Adam Lamberg, Hallie Todd

2 wins & 3 nominations.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Hilary Duff	...	Lizzie McGuire / Isabella Parigi
Adam Lamberg	...	David 'Gordo' Gordon
Hallie Todd	...	Jo McGuire
Robert Carradine	...	Sam McGuire
Jake Thomas	...	Matt McGuire
Ashlie Brillault	...	Kate Sanders
Clayton Holden	...	Ethan Craft (as Clayton Snyder)
Alex Borstein	...	Miss Ungermeyer
Yani Gellman	...	Paolo Valisari
Brendan Kelly	...	Sergei
Carly Schroeder	...	Melina Bianco
Daniel Escobar	...	Mr. Escobar
Jody Racicot	...	Giorgio
Peter Kelamis	...	Dr. Comito
Terra C. MacLeod	...	Franca DiMontecatini

Storyline

Teen queen Lizzie McGuire grows up a bit and hits the big screen in this comedy drama, based on the popular Disney Network series. Lizzie McGuire and her best friends Kate, Gordo, and Ethan have just graduated from middle school, and to celebrate, they're taking part in a class trip to Rome, Italy. Eager to celebrate their new maturity as high school students, Lizzie and her pals hope to live it up in one of Europe's most fabled cities, but fate has something more spectacular in store for Lizzie. Lizzie discovers that she bears a striking resemblance to Isabella, an Italian teen-pop idol famous for her duets with heart-throb Paolo -- so much so that when Paolo and Isabella have a falling out, he asks Lizzie to take Isabella's place for an upcoming concert. Lizzie, however, isn't sure she feels comfortable stepping into the spotlight, and is even less sure about the way she feels about Paolo, who makes no secret of his infatuation with her. Things don't get any simpler for Lizzie when ...

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Plot Keywords:

rome italy | teenager | best friend | singer | spaghetti | 

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Taglines:

From ordinary girl to international pop star.

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Genres:

Adventure | Comedy | Family | Music | Romance

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Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)

Rated PG for mild thematic elements

Details

Official Sites:

Disney Disney Home Entertainment-Video & DVD site

Country:

USA

Language:

English Italian

Release Date:

2 May 2003 (USA)

Also Known As:

Ciao Lizzie!

Filming Locations:

Fontana di Trevi, Rome, Lazio, Italy

Box Office

Budget:

$17,000,000 (estimated)

Opening Weekend:

$221,318 (Netherlands) (5 September 2003)

Gross:

£1,750,367 (UK) (3 October 2003)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Walt Disney Pictures, Teen Life Productions

Technical Specs

Runtime:

94 min

Sound Mix:

DTS Dolby Digital SDDS

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

2.35 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Both Lizzie (Elizabeth) and Isabella are European translations of the Hebrew name Elisheva, which means "God is my oath."

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Goofs

When Lizzie tries on the dress that has the electric light wrapping around her the plug / outlet is clearly the type that is used in the USA 2 prong with one ground. In Italy they use 220 volt outlets which are round with 2 holes on either side.

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Quotes

[Lizzie and Gordo are at the Trevi Fountain in Rome where it is customary to make a wish]
Lizzie: Make a wish.
Gordo: I'm in Rome with my best friend. I'm good.

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Connections

Referenced in The Simpsons: Co-Dependent's Day (2004)

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Soundtracks

"Pomp And Circumstance, Op. 39"
Written by Edward Elgar (as Edgar Elgar)

User Reviews

Sick of people cutting down lizz and nice Hillary!

I am writing this message on all the bad negative bashing on Lizzie Mcguire. First off I want to say I have a pretty good and diverse taste in films. I am into mostly classics of the 60s and 70s such as Chinatown, the Godfather and other movies of the time peroid. But like other genres also like horror, sci fi, good dramas. And every now and then a good old fashioned family film is fun to watch. I had read about Hillary Duff and that her show lizzie Mcguire was a big hit which my little niece watches it so I was like what the hell try it out. I loved it! It was real cute and fun with a little message behind it-what family film doesn't. I think Hill is so much more nice and sweet then all these other sleazy trampy young girl stars out there. Hell I have to admit even the songs weren't that bad, kind of catchy. That girl from Mad TV was great! I laughed my ass off as soon she came into the picture. She rules!

So anyway about all these bad messages posted about this film and Hillary. I know people have the right to their opinions but come on it's a family film! What do you expect Chinatown! Disney makes makes movies for everyones viewing. Can't expect something deep and disturbing. You can't review this film to heavy because it's family oriented. And as far as Hillary goes come on she's only what 16, 17? Can't expect her to do academy award work-esp for Disney! Maybe she will get better when she is older, if not who cares! She seems like a real smart down to earth gal with a good head on her shoulders. She is smart to not stooping low and cutting down Avril like she has been doing to her, saying things like she's such as mommys girl and belittling her. With all the violence and hardcore language in films today sometimes it's nice to watch a nice, feel good light family film which is is what Lizzie Mcguire has to offer.

Hill if you are out there I am behind you 100%! Keep up the good work! Dave from PA. PS just ignore Avril. You are above that