The movies are generally rated from G to PG and all have been live action. Initially, movies (with the noted exception of Kit Kittredge: An American Girl) were broadcast on TV; with the exception of Chrissa Stands Strong, these were almost always on standard cable or wide broadcast channels. With Kit Kittredge: An American Girl, the majority of the plot was original to the movie with only a few references to the book series for characterization and details. It has been the first and so far only movie to be released in theaters instead of directly to DVD, Blu-ray, or streaming.