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Nancy Drew (2007): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot

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Nancy Drew is a 2007 adventure thriller directed by Andrew Fleming, starring Emma Roberts, Tate Donovan and Max Thieriot. It brings to the screen characters from The Secret of the Old Clock by Carolyn Keene. It runs 1 hour 39 minutes and earned $30.7 million worldwide. Critics gave it 53 on Metacritic.

worldwide gross
$30.7M
Metascore
53
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Nancy Drew (2007) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 39m (99 min)
Director
Andrew Fleming
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Nancy Drew About?

The premise of Nancy Drew without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Arriving in Los Angeles, the renowned amateur detective Nancy Drew finds herself immersed in the world of Hollywood High. Trading her small-town life for the allure of the West Coast, she quickly becomes entangled in a perplexing case. Navigating the complexities of teen politics and uncovering sinister plots, Nancy must use her sharp intellect and unwavering courage to reveal the truth and prove that her skills are formidable, even in the City of Angels.

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Cast & crew

Nancy Drew Cast

Emma Roberts leads the cast, with Tate Donovan and Max Thieriot. Directed by Andrew Fleming.

From the director

More from Andrew Fleming

More films directed by Andrew Fleming, best-rated first: Ideal Home, Dick, Hamlet 2 and The Craft.

Full filmography
Ratings

Nancy Drew Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave Nancy Drew 53 on Metacritic.

Plot

Nancy Drew Plot Summary

What happens in Nancy Drew from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

Nancy Drew, portrayed by Emma Roberts, embarks on a thrilling adventure when she and her father, Carson, played by Tate Donovan, relocate from their familiar surroundings of River Heights to a seemingly idyllic yet mysterious neighborhood in Los Angeles. The move is prompted by the tragic demise of the iconic movie star, Dehlia Draycott, whose life was filled with glamor but ultimately led to an unsolved murder that casts a long shadow over the house they temporarily occupy. As much as her father wishes for her to take a break from her sleuthing and embrace the norm of high school life, Nancy finds herself increasingly drawn into the enigma surrounding Dehlia’s life and death.

Full summary

The whole story of Nancy Drew, scene by scene

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Box office

Nancy Drew Box Office

Nancy Drew grossed $30.7 million worldwide. $25.7 million came from the US and Canada and $5.1 million (16%) from the rest of the world.

2007 box office

Worldwide gross

$30.7M

US & Canada
$25.7M
International
$5.1M
US & Canada 84% Rest of the world 16%
Videos

Nancy Drew Trailers & Videos

2 videos: 2 trailers.

Nancy Drew Trailer
  • Trailer Nancy Drew (2007) TV Spot
Quiz

How Well Do You Know Nancy Drew?

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 city does Nancy Drew move to with her father?

Cars

Cars in Nancy Drew

39 cars on screen, including the 1956 Nash Metropolitan and the 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid.

All 39 cars
  • 1956 Nash Metropolitan in Nancy Drew 1956 Nash Metropolitan Main role
  • 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid in Nancy Drew 2005 Ford Escape Hybrid Important role
  • 2005 Land-Rover LR3 in Nancy Drew 2005 Land-Rover LR3 Important role
  • 1992 Ford Crown Victoria in Nancy Drew 1992 Ford Crown Victoria Minor role
Details

Nancy Drew Also Known As

20 alternative titles, including “Nancy Drew: Záhada v Hollywoodu” and “Nancy Drew: The Mystery in Hollywood Hills”.

Also known as
  • Nancy Drew: Záhada v Hollywoodu
  • Nancy Drew: The Mystery in Hollywood Hills
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  • Nancy Drew. Misterio en las colinas de Hollywood
  • Nancy Drew - Girl Detective
  • Нэнси Дрю
  • A hollywoodi rejtély
  • Nancy Drew - E o Mistério de Hollywood
  • ננסי דרו
  • 神探南茜
  • Нанси Дрю
  • 낸시 드류
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  • Nancy Drew Y El Misterio De Hollywood
  • Kitty och Hollywoodmysteriet
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  • Nensė Driu
  • 美少女探偵ナンシー・ドリュー
  • Ненсі Дрю

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FAQ

Nancy Drew FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Nancy Drew, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Nancy Drew?

Nancy Drew runs 1 hour 39 minutes (99 minutes).

When was Nancy Drew released?

Nancy Drew was released on June 15, 2007.

Who directed Nancy Drew?

Nancy Drew was directed by Andrew Fleming.

More films by Andrew Fleming

Who is in the cast of Nancy Drew?

Nancy Drew stars Emma Roberts, Tate Donovan and Max Thieriot.

How much did Nancy Drew make at the box office?

Nancy Drew grossed $30.7 million worldwide ($25.7 million domestic, $5.1 million international).

How is Nancy Drew rated?

Nancy Drew has 53 on Metacritic and 61% on TMDB.

Does Nancy Drew have a post-credit scene?

No. Nancy Drew has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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