An American Girl: McKenna Shoots for the Stars

Nine-year-old McKenna Brooks is a talented gymnast with dreams of success, but she struggles with her schoolwork and tries to hide her learning difficulties. After being assigned a tutor, she feels embarrassed and attempts to keep the arrangement a secret. Her situation worsens when she ignores her coach's instructions, leading to a gymnastics accident that hinders her training just as a regional competition approaches. McKenna must overcome these personal and physical challenges to regain her self-confidence.

This Canadian family drama was directed by Vince Marcello, marking the first entry in a list of five films he directed. The screenplay was written by Jessica O'Toole and Amy Rardin, with Jade Pettyjohn starring as McKenna Brooks. The supporting cast includes Kerris Dorsey, Ysa Penarejo, Kally Berard, George Chiang, and Will Woytowich. With a runtime of 85 minutes, the film received a moderate reception from viewers. It holds a rating of 5.8/10 on IMDb based on 940 votes, while it has a higher rating of 6.9/10 on TMDB from 49 votes.