SummaryDisney serves up the comic foibles of lovable Lizzie McGuire and her pals, who all pack their bags and plan to live la dolce vita while on a class trip to Italy. When Lizzie is mistaken for Isabella (who is part of an Italian pop duo) the adventure really begins. (Disney)
Directed By:Jim Fall
Written By:Susan Estelle Jansen, Ed Decter, John J. Strauss, Terri Minsky
The Lizzie McGuire Movie
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Mixed or Average
56
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Generally Favorable
8.0
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Metascore
Mixed or Average
39% Positive
11 Reviews
11 Reviews
54% Mixed
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7% Negative
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100
It works. "Lizzie" is wholesome, smart and sweet.
70
The picture unfolds as a light romantic comedy that adults will probably find familiar but tolerable, while their age-appropriate offspring will be transported to new heights of cinematic enchantment.
User score
Generally Favorable
69% Positive
22 Ratings
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31% Mixed
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Feb 2, 2026
10
Absolute cinema. The movie helped cure my depression. Lizzie McGuire is a complete girl boss who was able to fight off the racists and pedos in Italy as part of that pop band. She’s like the older version of Schlep. Check it out if you like absolute girl bosses.
Nov 30, 2020
10
Iconic movie, a must-watch if you were/are a teen in the 2000s / 2010s. Hilary Duff is amazing in this movie.
63
By filling in what the story lacks in originality with easy attractions like pretty faces, set to fluffy music, the filmmakers lose the outsider edge the Lizzie McGuire franchise was built on.
60
The movie lacks the adult humor of such kid flicks as "Shrek" and "Lilo & Stitch," but the target audience at an advance screening was shrieking with joy throughout.
50
Hilary Duff is beautiful and skilled, and I hope she finds something worthwhile to do with her talent before she truly does become the next Britney Spears and has to start worrying about the next Hilary Duff.
50
Lizzie McGuire's "Movie" doesn't try to be anything more than a superficial escapist fantasy for fans of the show.
30
If your kids are too young to sit unsupervised, get together with other parents and pay an older sibling or sitter to go.
Sep 29, 2017
10
Best movie ever made. Genuinely impossible to not have a good time watching this. Has a good fun plot, some goofy and loveable characters, and real banging tunes. Has flaws, but almost are essential to make it so good to watch. 10/10 very nice film
Feb 15, 2017
9
The Lizzie McGuire Movie is a great conclusion to the TV series. The big unfortunate part is that Miranda wasn't able to return for the movie, but otherwise the adventures of Lizzie, Gordo, and the rest of the cast are really enjoyable to watch.
Sep 2, 2012
9
This score even shocks me. You would think this is got to be pure trash when actually it is pure gold. For what it is everything connects. Duff puts on a great performance and the characters don't come across as phony as i was expecting. A true surprise in a good way.
Sep 1, 2012
7
I should say that this movie is a total piece of dung, but it actually isn't that bad. Lizzie is very likable and that comes from the actress who plays her. I liked it then and I like it still.
Production Company:
- Walt Disney Pictures
- Teen Life Productions
- Stan Rogow Productions
Release Date:May 2, 2003
Duration:1 h 34 m
Rating:PG
Tagline:Lizze McGuire goes to Rome.
Awards
Teen Choice Awards
• 1 Win & 3 Nominations
Kids' Choice Awards, Australia
• 1 Win & 1 Nomination
Leo Awards
• 1 Nomination
