Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars

Harriet the Spy: Blog Wars

Year: 2010

Runtime: 90 mins

Language: English

Director: Ron Oliver

FamilyComedyDrama

Fame may be fleeting, but the Internet endures. Young amateur detective Harriet Welsch finds herself competing with the school's most popular student, Marion Hawthorne, as both strive to be appointed the official blogger for their high‑school class, turning a simple assignment into a spirited rivalry that tests their wits and determination.

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1

Harriet's blog pivot and rival rise

Harriet Welsch, a clever young spy and blogger, aims to capture the pulse of everyday life. After Marion Hawthorne posts a booming entry, Harriet’s blog is declared boring by her classmates. At her nanny Golly’s nudging, Harriet is urged to chase a bigger curiosity that could engage both her and her peers.

Day 1 Harriet's home
2

Targeting Skander Hill emerges

Harriet sets her sights on Skander Hill, the charismatic pop star in town to star in Spy Teen 2. She schemes to connect with him to fuel her next big post. Her plan leads her to a father-daughter appearance where she is forced off the set after Skander explodes in an outburst.

Day 2, morning Movie set
3

Hotel stakeout and photos

She travels to the hotel where Skander is staying and witnesses a tense exchange between him and the movie producers. In a moment of daring, Harriet notices a birthmark on Skander, snaps a photo, and even pockets a water bottle to show to her audience. These small acts ignite more chatter among the students.

Day 2, afternoon Hotel where Skander stays
4

Spy Teen viewing and impersonation

Marion invites Harriet to watch Spy Teen, but Harriet uses deceit to slip downstairs and speak with Skander. A pretend arrival by Sport, who poses as Skander, stirs rumors and complicates Harriet’s plan to form a genuine connection.

Day 2, evening Spy Teen screening room
5

Maid disguise for hotel receipt

Harriet disguises herself as a hotel maid to obtain a receipt signed by Skander, a daring ploy that nearly backfires. Skander catches wind of the spying and pursues Harriet, creating a high-stakes chase through the hotel. The pursuit heightens the fans' online frenzy and the stakes for Harriet’s blog.

Day 2, night Hotel
6

Chase to Janie Gibbs's house

Her chase leads to Janie Gibbs’s house, where Harriet’s eco-friendly ally accidentally triggers a loud disturbance in Janie’s room. Skander interprets the ruckus as a real threat, increasing his suspicion of Harriet. The peril pushes Harriet toward a tipping point in her relationship with Skander.

Day 3, morning Janie Gibbs's house
7

Food fight and nanny romance reveal

Back on set, Skander accidentally triggers a chaotic food fight that Harriet had hoped to film. She hesitates and decides not to record when her father appears on the scene. She then follows her nanny Golly only to learn she has her own romantic life, which sows seeds of a family rift.

Day 3, afternoon Movie set
8

Becoming an extra and Skander confrontation

Harriet’s obsession drives a wedge with her friends, who pull back from the group. She is relegated to an extra on the set as tension between Harriet and Skander comes to a head. Skander directs his anger at the girl filming rather than listening, deepening the fracture.

Day 3, late afternoon Movie set
9

Blog blowout and Skander's exit

Harriet posts a heated rant on her blog, which Marion also shares, amplifying the backlash. Skander quits the movie after realizing he is the subject of Harriet’s spy-like pursuit. Harriet watches her social circle fracture as the fallout rages online.

Day 4, early Online/blog and set
10

Reconciliation and major role

Shortly after, Skander lands a major role in another film, signaling a potential reconciliation. He hugs Harriet, brushes a kiss on her cheek, and returns to the movie set, suggesting a fragile but hopeful balance between them. Harriet begins to see a path forward with honesty and her blogging.

Day 4, later Film set
11

Blog control and fading edge

With the dust settled, Harriet regains control of her beloved blog and resumes her voice. Marion’s momentum fades as her side of the story loses steam under the scrutiny of public rants. The industry glossies hint at a possible Skander–Harriet pairing.

Day 5 Online/media
12

Open-ended future

The final scenes hint at continued fame, pressure, and the quirky energy of youth, leaving the door open for future adventures between Harriet and Skander. The closing moments settle on reconciliation amid media buzz and hopeful possibility.

After events Media/public

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