Felicity: An American Girl Adventure

Set in Virginia before the American Revolution, the story follows Felicity Merriman, a spirited girl who finds freedom in the outdoors. She adores horses and longs for wide spaces even as her family hopes she stays indoors. When she befriends a mare abused by a careless owner, Felicity steps in to nurse and protect the horse, showing courage and compassion. As she navigates family expectations and frontier life, her bond with the mare becomes a defining friendship that draws her into bigger challenges and adventures.

Directed by Nadia Tass, this 2005 television movie adapts the Felicity character from American Girl, created by Anna Sandor and Valerie Tripp, with Shailene Woodley starring as Felicity.

As a television film it did not have a theatrical box office, so there are no worldwide gross figures to report.

Part of the American Girl franchise, the film contributes to Felicity's image of independence and empathy. It reinforces frontier values and shows young viewers that compassion can shape a character and a community.

Reception frames it as a solid family oriented drama with themes of independence, responsibility, and kindness toward animals. The story keeps a straightforward pace and centers on Felicity building confidence while balancing duty with curiosity, with Shailene Woodley in an early breakout role.