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First Daughter (2004)

โ€œThe girl who always stood out is finally getting the chance to fit in.โ€

6.2/10 ยท 1,032 votes 1h 45m pg ComedyRomanceDramaFamily

#128 of 179 films from 2004 #2078 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Forest Whitaker ยท Written by Jerry O'Connell, Jessica Bendinger, Kate Kondell

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Overview

Samantha MacKenzie, the daughter of the president of the United States, arrives at college with a group of Secret Service agents. Samantha, however, resents their presence and decides she wants to attend school just like a normal student.

Cast

Katie Holmesas Samantha Mackenzie
Marc Blucasas James Lansome
Amerieas Mia Thompson
Michael Keatonas President Mackenzie
Margaret Colinas Melanie Mackenzie
Lela Rochonas Liz Pappas
Michael Milhoanas Agent Bock
Dwayne Adwayas Agent Dylan
Hollis Hillas Agent Colvin
Ken Morenoas Agent Mercer
Andrew Caple-Shawas Agent Dryer
Alex Avantas Shift Leader
Barry Livingstonas Press Secretary
Piper Cochraneas Communications Director

Facts

Release dateSeptember 24, 2004
Runtime105 min (1h 45m) โ€” about the same as the 2004 average of 106 min
GenresComedy, Romance, Drama, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$30,000,000
Box office$10,592,180 (0.4ร— budget)
IMDbtt0361620

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Questions

How long is First Daughter?
First Daughter runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Is First Daughter worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.2/10 across 1,032 votes, which places it #128 of 179 films released in 2004 in this index (top 29%) and #2078 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed First Daughter?
First Daughter was directed by Forest Whitaker. Other well-rated titles by the same director: Hope Floats (1998).
Who stars in First Daughter?
Katie Holmes as Samantha Mackenzie; Marc Blucas as James Lansome; Amerie as Mia Thompson; Michael Keaton as President Mackenzie; Margaret Colin as Melanie Mackenzie; Lela Rochon as Liz Pappas.
What is First Daughter rated?
It carries a pg certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for First Daughter?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/44265.

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