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“Get A Clue,” the Disney Channel original movie that stars Lindsay Lohan, Brenda Song and Ian Gomez, follows the fashion-forward sleuths of a Manhattan school as they try to find out what happened to their teacher. The film was written by Alana Burgi Sanko and directed by Maggie Greenwald and premiered to Disney audiences in June of 2002, at the height of Lohan’s pre-Mean Girls fame. “Get A Clue,” while not one To watch or stream “Get A Clue,” you can log into your Disney+ account or watch “Get A Clue” online on iTunes, Amazon Prime or YouTube.
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How to Stream ‘GET A CLUE’ – Exclusively on Disney+
Get a Clue is one of the fan-favorite Disney original movies that will be streaming exclusively on Disney’s new subscription streaming service, Disney+.
You can sign up for a 7-day free trial of Disney+ HERE, which will allow you to stream Get a Clue and hundreds of other movies and shows on your computer, phone, tablet, smart TV or streaming device. If you extend past the free trial, the service costs $6.99/month. You may also opt for this discount bundle of Disney+, Hulu and ESPN+ for $12.99/month.
- 1. Sign up for Disney+ here
- 2. Go to Disneyplus.com or download the Disney+ app on your device
- 3. Log in using your information
- 4. Search for “Get a Clue”
- 5. Tap on “Get a Clue”
- 6. Tap the PLAY button
Disney+ also boasts a vast library of Disney-owned movies and series — plus several new original series coming soon. The service includes unlimited downloads so you can watch offline whenever and wherever you want. The list of compatible devices and smart TVs includes iPads, Apple TV, Amazon devices, Amazon Fire TV, Android, Chromecast, Roku, PS4, and Xbox One.
‘GET A CLUE’: Overview
Release Date: June 28, 2002
Creators: Written by Alana Burgi Sanko
Director: Maggie Greenwald
Starring: Lindsay Lohan, Brenda Song, Bug Hall, Ian Gomez
Rating: G
Synopsis: Fashion-forward New York City teen Lexy Gold is an amateur journalist who prides herself on getting the scoop. However, when her teacher goes missing because of a photo and story she posted, she enlists the help of her friends to solve the mystery.
How Long Is ‘GET A CLUE’?
“Get A Clue” is one hour and 23 minutes, or 83 minutes, in length.
‘GET A CLUE’ Plot
“Get A Clue” follows Lexy Gold, a wealthy, upper-class teenager and amateur journalist who runs the school newspaper’s advice column, although she continuously is competing with the newspaper’s editor Jack Downey for control. When Lexy’s photo of her teacher Mr. Walker gets published in the city’s paper, he goes missing. Lexy enlists the help of her BFF Jen and another classmate Gabe to solve the mystery. Along the way, they drag in their other teacher Ms. Dawson (who was romantically involved with Mr. Walker) and have a run-in the detective on the case Charles Meany, who turns out to be harboring more secrets that Mr. Walker. Ultimately, the gang solves the case and Meany, who’s revealed to be the antagonist behind everything, goes to jail.
‘GET A CLUE’ Cast
Let’s dive into the backgrounds of the actors behind the characters of this DCOM classic!
LINDSAY LOHAN as ALEXANDRA “LEXY” GOLD
Lohan portrayed the movie’s main protagonist and amateur journalist Lexy Gold. “Get A Clue” was one of three Disney films she acted in. After the immense success of “Parent Trap,” Disney reportedly signed her on for two more films: “Get A Clue” and “Life-Size.”
BRENDA SONG as JENNIFER “JEN”
Song played Lexy’s fashion-forward sidekick and right-hand woman in the film. Song, whose other Disney credits include “The Suite Life” series, “Phil of the Future,” and “Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior,” has recently made her return to Disney Channel in her new animated show “AMPHIBIA.”
BUG HALL as JACK DOWNEY
Hall portrays Jack Downey, the middle-class editor of the newspaper and Lexy’s nemesis in the beginning of the film. Prior to his work in “Get A Clue,” Downey got his big break acting in the 1994 hit film, “Little Rascals.”
IAN GOMEZ as MR. ORLANDO WALKER
Gomez, who plays Mr. Walker, Lexy’s missing teacher, is best known for his role in the “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” series. However, Gomez has also made appearances in shows like “True Jackson, VP,” “Grey’s Anatomy” and “Fresh Off The Boat.” He was also married to his “My Big Fat Greek Wedding” co-star Nia Vardalos before they divorced in 2018.
‘GET A CLUE’ Songs and Soundtrack
The “Get A Clue” soundtrack was released in 2002. The album featured songs from a variety of acts including The Pentagons’ “Walking Alone” and Gizzard Lollies’ “Hair Day.” The titular song “Get A Clue” was performed by Simon and Milo.
‘GET A CLUE’ at the Box Office
The film did not premiere in theaters, so there is no box office information for “Get a Clue.” The film’s budget was $1 million.
‘GET A CLUE’ Reviews – What the Critics Said
“Get a Clue” is considered a cute and fun movie by audience members, but many consider it a kid’s movie and nothing more. It received criticism for the lackluster script and out-of-touch-with-reality characters. Overall, the film received a 5.1 out of 10 stars on IMDB and generated an average score of 42% from viewers on Rotten Tomatoes. Rotten Tomatoes does not have any information on the ratings from critics.
Where ‘GET A CLUE’ Fits in the Disney Movie Pantheon
While not as well-known as some of Lohan’s other films like “Mean Girls” or “The Parent Trap,” the TV movie “Get A Clue” is still considered a movie audiences are excited to watch on Disney+. Sites like Jezebel, The Verge and Parade all place them as the top movies they’re excited to watch again — albeit, for their entertainment and nostalgic value. The movie did play a part in launching Lohan’s tumultuous career, so “Get A Clue” is considered more of a mainstay in Disney’s pantheon than some. Even when outlets do cover Lindsay Lohan’s career, sites like Life & Style and Refinery29 tend to mention the film in passing.
‘GET A CLUE’ Trailer
‘GET A CLUE’ Trivia: 5 Fast Facts
We’ve compiled a list of our favorite fun facts about the film and its actors below!
1. Lohan Got Her Start as a Child Model
Lohan began her career at the age of 3 when she signed a modeling contract with Ford Modeling Agency. She went on to appear in over 60 commercials for brands like Pizza Hut and Wendy’s.
2. There Are a Couple of Continuity Hiccups in the Movie
There are two hiccups in the film—the first is when Lexy, Mr. Walker, and her friends are walking down the street in their spy gear. In the scene, Lexy’s earpiece appears and disappears several times. The second hiccup comes at the end of the film when Lexy takes her friend’s video camera. The only problem is, the screen is black and it’s clearly not on.
3. Brenda Song Is Currently Dating Macaulay Culkin
The two former child stars started dating in 2017, and it’s reported that they bonded over their pasts as child actors. “Child actors, we don’t even get to talk about it, you just look each other in the eye and you nod and we know,” she told AOL.
4. Brenda Song Might Have Predicted the Future
In the same interview with AOL, Song couldn’t reveal whether or not “The Suite Life” series would get a reboot. However, she did say that if she could bring back one show, it would be “Lizzie McGuire.” It was announced in October 2019 that “Lizzie McGuire” would be coming back on Disney+. Crazy!
5. Bug Hall Talks About His Favorite Movie He’s Ever Done – and It Isn’t This One
Hall has been steadily booking gigs since “Get A Clue,” but he said in an interview that his favorite role of all time was when he played Rob in “American Pie Presents the Book of Love.” He’s quoted as saying the experience being “something else.”