Hannah Montana: The Movie facts for kids

Hannah Montana: The Movie is a fun American musical movie from 2009. It is based on the popular TV show Hannah Montana. The film stars Miley Cyrus as Miley Stewart, a girl who lives a secret life as the famous pop star Hannah Montana.
The story begins with Miley making a big mistake. She arrives late to her best friend Lily's birthday party, dressed as Hannah Montana. This causes all the attention to shift to Hannah, making Lily feel disappointed. To make up for it, Hannah tries to help Lily, but then she gets an offer to fly to New York with her manager Vanessa Williams. However, Miley's father, played by Billy Ray Cyrus, has other plans. His mother's birthday is coming up in Tennessee, and he insists Miley must go. Miley complains a lot, thinking she can still go to New York. But her father tricks her, driving her and her brother all the way to Tennessee instead.
Plot Summary
When Miley arrives in Tennessee, she starts to see things differently. She meets Trevor, a sweet guy she knew when she was younger, and this changes everything for her. Meanwhile, a determined journalist is following her, trying to uncover her secret identity. This journalist wants to write a story that could reveal Miley's double life as Hannah Montana and cause big trouble.
Miley has to balance her normal life as Miley Stewart with her exciting life as Hannah Montana. She learns important lessons about family, friendship, and staying true to herself, even when it is hard. The movie is full of music and adventure as Miley tries to keep her secret safe while enjoying her time back home in Tennessee.
Main Characters
- Miley Stewart / Hannah Montana: Played by Miley Cyrus. She is a normal teenager who secretly lives a double life as a famous pop star.
- Robby Ray Stewart: Played by Billy Ray Cyrus. He is Miley's father and manager, who tries to keep her grounded.
- Lily Truscott: Miley's best friend, who knows her secret and supports her.
- Trevor: A kind boy from Miley's hometown in Tennessee, who helps her see life differently.
- Tyra Banks: Plays a small role as a store manager.
- Vanessa Williams: Plays Vita, Hannah's publicist.
Music in the Movie
The movie features many original songs performed by Miley Cyrus as Hannah Montana and as herself. The music is a mix of pop and country, reflecting Miley's roots in Tennessee. Some popular songs from the movie include "The Climb" and "Hoedown Throwdown." The soundtrack was very successful and helped tell the story of Miley's journey.
Filming Locations
The movie was filmed in several locations to show both Miley's busy life in California and her peaceful hometown in Tennessee.
- California: Scenes showing Hannah Montana's pop star life were filmed here.
- Tennessee: Many scenes were shot in Columbia, Tennessee, to capture the feeling of a small, friendly town. This helped show Miley's connection to her family and her past.
See also
In Spanish: Hannah Montana: la película para niños