Get a Clue (2002): Cast & Plot
Get a Clue is a 2002 mystery comedy directed by Maggie Greenwald, starring Lindsay Lohan as Lexy Gold, Bug Hall and Suzanne Cyr. It runs 1 hour 23 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 23m (83 min)
- Director
- Maggie Greenwald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Flagstaff Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Get a Clue About?
The premise of Get a Clue without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A fashion‑obsessed wealthy student joins her equally affluent friends and her rival who leads the school paper to investigate the sudden disappearance of their teacher, questioning everyone and piecing together clues to uncover the truth.
Get a Clue Cast & Characters
Lindsay Lohan leads the cast as Lexy Gold, with Bug Hall as Jack Downey and Suzanne Cyr as Carole Downey. Directed by Maggie Greenwald; 33 actors are credited in all.
- Director Maggie Greenwald
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Suzanne Cyr as Carole Downey - Ian Gomez as Orlando Walker
Also Starring in Get a Clue
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- Amanda Plummer Miss Dawson
- Charles Shaughnessy Detective Meany
- Kim Roberts Mrs. Stern
- Cheryl MacInnis Mrs. Sommerville
- Sylvia Lennick Mrs. Petrossian
- Gina Vasic Mrs. Jenrette
- Brenda Song Jennifer
- Roger Dunn Conference Director
- Dan Lett Frank
- Ashley Newbrough Student #2
- Sugith Varughese Homeless Man/Eikare
- Gerry Quigley Detective Potter
- Eric Fink Mr. Goldblum
- Keenan MacWilliam Karen
- Edie Inksetter Sales Clerk
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- Catherine McNally Ellen
- Judy Sinclair Lady #1
- Jennifer Pisana Taylor
- Hazel Gorin Gilda the Housekeeper
- Don Ritchie Principal Willis
- Marilyn Boyle Lady #2
- Timm Zemanek Mr. Greenblatt
- Bubba Hotel Security
- Angelica Lisk-Hann Chef #2
- Brittney Banks Maid
- Brittany Whittingstall Student #1
- Regan Moore Waiter
- Ermes Blarasin Chef #1
More from Maggie Greenwald
More films directed by Maggie Greenwald, best-rated first: Songcatcher, Sophie and the Rising Sun, Christmas on Honeysuckle Lane and The Last Keepers.
Get a Clue Plot Summary
What happens in Get a Clue from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 5-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Lexy Gold moves in the upper crust of Manhattan, where wealth and appearances loom large and social status is a daily negotiation. She works as an advice columnist for the school newspaper, a role that feeds her quick wit and sharp eye for the motives behind every smile and gesture. At the same time, she competes for prestige with Jack Downey, the ambitious editor who comes from a more middle-class background. The dynamic between them—a blend of rivalry, flirtation, and mutual ambition—helps to drive the story as they navigate the choppy waters of teen reputation and adult expectations.
Full summary
The whole story of Get a Clue, scene by scene
Get a Clue Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Get a Clue.
How Well Do You Know Get a Clue?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What role does Lexy Gold hold at her school newspaper?
Cars in Get a Clue
5 cars on screen, including the 1989 Ford Thunderbird and the 1995 Chevrolet Tahoe.
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1995 Chevrolet Tahoe Background role -
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Background role -
1999 Ford Crown Victoria Background role
Get a Clue Also Known As
15 alternative titles, including “Opération Walker” and “Lexi e il professore scomparso”.
- Also known as
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- Opération Walker
- Lexi e il professore scomparso
- Lass dir was einfallen
- Nyomozólányok
- המורה הנעלם
- Jóvenes y periodistas
- Seguindo as Pistas
- Poszlaka
- Λέξι Γκολντ: Και Μαθήτρια και... Ντετέκτιβ
- Дети-шпионы
- Знайди ключ
- 探偵少女レクシー
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- İpucunu Yakala
- Få en ledtråd
- 小記者大偵探
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Get a Clue FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Get a Clue, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Get a Clue?
Get a Clue runs 1 hour 23 minutes (83 minutes).
When was Get a Clue released?
Get a Clue was released on June 28, 2002.
Who directed Get a Clue?
Get a Clue was directed by Maggie Greenwald.
More films by Maggie Greenwald Who is in the cast of Get a Clue?
Get a Clue stars Lindsay Lohan as Lexy Gold, Bug Hall as Jack Downey and Suzanne Cyr as Carole Downey, among 33 credited actors.
Does Get a Clue have a post-credit scene?
No. Get a Clue has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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