Cadet Kelly is a 2002 American military comedy film released as a Disney Channel Original Movie and starring Hilary Duff and Christy Carlson Romano.

Kelly Collins (Hilary Duff), is a free-spirited high schooler whose mother marries Brigadier General Joe "Sir" Maxwell (Gary Cole).

On her first day at military school, she befriends Carla (Andrea Lewis), a girl who has been there for a long time and shows her the ropes.

Kelly feels drawn to Brad instantly, and competes with Captain Stone for his attention.

Captain Stone does not treat Kelly well, verbally abusing her by calling her "maggot" and destroying her personal belongings.

Seeing that her mom needs her support, she vows to help her stepfather learn how to take care of a child and make him "ready" to be a dad.

Kelly's dad surprises her by revealing that he will be working a job nearby, and can make it to the regionals to see her perform.

After her stepfather hugs her instead of saluting her, Kelly realizes that Joe has become more fatherly, she tells both of her dads that she is proud to be their daughter.

The final scene was shot at the Canadian Forces Fort York Armoury in Toronto, Ontario.