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The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011): Ratings & Plot

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The Greening of Whitney Brown is a 2011 adventure film directed by Peter Skillman Odiorne. It runs 1 hour 27 minutes. Critics gave it 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

IMDb rating
5.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes
14%
Metascore
33
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The Greening of Whitney Brown (2011) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 27m (87 min)
Genre
Adventure
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Greening of Whitney Brown About?

The premise of The Greening of Whitney Brown without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

After her father loses his job, privileged teenager Whitney Brown is forced to move from the city to a rural area. Struggling to adjust to a simpler life, she trades her designer clothes for farm work and finds herself bonding with a spirited horse named Odd Job Bob. Through shared experiences and unexpected challenges, Whitney learns valuable lessons about resilience, finding happiness in unexpected places, and discovering her own strength.

The Greening of Whitney Brown Themes & Keywords

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Crew

The Director of The Greening of Whitney Brown

Directed by Peter Skillman Odiorne.

Ratings

The Greening of Whitney Brown Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave The Greening of Whitney Brown 14% on Rotten Tomatoes and 33 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.

Plot

The Greening of Whitney Brown Plot Summary

What happens in The Greening of Whitney Brown from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

As Whitney Brown (Sammi Hanratty) maneuvers through the intricate landscape of affluence and social standing in Philadelphia, she teams up with her best friend Lindsay to launch a campaign for class president. With their determination, they secure a win by promising an unforgettable school formal. However, this moment of triumph is short-lived. Whitney’s mother, Joan (Brooke Shields), surprises her with a credit card to buy a dress for the big night, only to witness the imminent unraveling of their finances. The weight of these financial troubles soon crashes into her family, leading to the heartbreaking revelation that her father, Henry (Aidan Quinn), has lost his job due to the bankruptcy of his workplace.

Full summary

The whole story of The Greening of Whitney Brown, scene by scene

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What position does Whitney Brown campaign for at school?

Details

The Greening of Whitney Brown Also Known As

6 alternative titles, including “Whitney Brown Amis pour la vie” and “Glamour Girl im Pferdestall”.

Also known as
  • Whitney Brown Amis pour la vie
  • Glamour Girl im Pferdestall
  • La nueva vida de Whitney Brown
  • Un nuovo amico per Whitney Brown
  • La nouvelle vie de Whitney Brown
  • 惠特尼的绿苹果

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FAQ

The Greening of Whitney Brown FAQ: Runtime & Release Date

Runtime, release date, director, ratings and post-credit scenes of The Greening of Whitney Brown, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Greening of Whitney Brown?

The Greening of Whitney Brown runs 1 hour 27 minutes (87 minutes).

When was The Greening of Whitney Brown released?

The Greening of Whitney Brown was released on November 11, 2011.

Who directed The Greening of Whitney Brown?

The Greening of Whitney Brown was directed by Peter Skillman Odiorne.

How is The Greening of Whitney Brown rated?

The Greening of Whitney Brown has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 14% on Rotten Tomatoes, 33 on Metacritic and 60% on TMDB.

Does The Greening of Whitney Brown have a post-credit scene?

No. The Greening of Whitney Brown has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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