First Kid (1996): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
First Kid is a 1996 family comedy directed by David M. Evans, starring Sinbad, Lisa Eichhorn and Timothy Busfield. It runs 1 hour 41 minutes and earned $26.5 million worldwide. Critics gave it 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 41m (101 min)
- Director
- David M. Evans
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Buena Vista Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is First Kid About?
The premise of First Kid without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A Secret Service agent, Sam Simms, finds himself responsible for the President's young and energetic son. Initially frustrated by the boy's antics, Sam develops an unexpected bond with him. They navigate the challenges of security and schoolyard antics together, facing off against a persistent bully along the way. Their relationship evolves into an unlikely friendship built on shared experiences.
First Kid Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- secret service agent
- kidnapping
- president
- first son
- secret service
- boxing
- first lady
- bully
- computer
- shopping mall
- african american
- chat room
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- washington d.c.
- teenage boy
- bodyguard
- eyeglasses
- blowpipe
- the white house washington d.c.
- nosebleed
- black man
- hostage
- agent
- protect
- protection
- mall
- rebellious
- bloody nose
- assignment
- school bully
- friend
- school dance
- pretty girl
- dance
- job
- occupation
- house arrest
- abduction
- paraplegic
- standoff
- uppercut
- former boxer
- revolver
- arrest
- water
- assault
- attempted murder
- fired from a job
- handgun
- shot in the arm
- slimehouse
First Kid Cast
Sinbad leads the cast, with Lisa Eichhorn and Timothy Busfield. Directed by David M. Evans; 10 actors are credited in all.
- Director David M. Evans
Also Starring in First Kid
· 6 moreFirst Kid Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave First Kid 20% on Rotten Tomatoes and 48 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.2/10.
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IMDb 5.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 20% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 32%
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Metacritic 48 Metascore
User score 6.5
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TMDB 57% User score
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First Kid Plot Summary
What happens in First Kid from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In an unexpected twist of fate, Secret Service agent Sam Simms finds himself assigned to protect the President’s rebellious 13-year-old son, Luke Davenport, at the command of his superior, Wilkes. This unconventional responsibility arises after Luke’s defiance causes the replacement of agent Woods, who had treated him poorly in front of the press. While Simms views this role as a career advancement rather than an insult, his early efforts to bond with Luke fall flat.
Full summary
The whole story of First Kid, scene by scene
First Kid Box Office
First Kid grossed $26.5 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$26.5M
- US & Canada
- $26.5M
First Kid Trailers & Videos
The trailer of First Kid.
How Well Do You Know First Kid?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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- Question 5: not answered
- Question 6: not answered
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- Question 8: not answered
- Question 9: not answered
- Question 10: not answered
Who is tasked with protecting Luke Davenport?
Cars in First Kid
10 cars on screen, including the 1995 Buick Regal and the 1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine.
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1995 Buick Regal Important role -
1987 Cadillac Brougham Stretched Limousine Minor role -
1994 Cadillac DeVille Minor role -
1993 Cadillac Fleetwood Minor role
First Kid Also Known As
12 alternative titles, including “Mr. Präsident Junior” and “Elnökcsemete”.
- Also known as
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- Mr. Präsident Junior
- Elnökcsemete
- El hijo del presidente
- First Kid - Una peste alla Casa Bianca
- Sinbad - Enlouquecendo meu Guarda-Costas
- Président junior
- Първото дете
- הילד הראשון
- 第一公子
- Первый ребенок страны
- 리틀 프레지던트
- Başkanın Çocuğu
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Movies Like First Kid
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including First Family, First Daughter and First Daughter.
First Kid FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of First Kid, each answered in a sentence.
How long is First Kid?
First Kid runs 1 hour 41 minutes (101 minutes).
When was First Kid released?
First Kid was released on August 30, 1996.
Who directed First Kid?
First Kid was directed by David M. Evans.
More films by David M. Evans Who is in the cast of First Kid?
First Kid stars Sinbad, Lisa Eichhorn and Timothy Busfield, among 10 credited actors.
How much did First Kid make at the box office?
First Kid grossed $26.5 million worldwide.
How is First Kid rated?
First Kid has 5.2/10 on IMDb, 20% on Rotten Tomatoes, 48 on Metacritic and 57% on TMDB.
Does First Kid have a post-credit scene?
No. First Kid has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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