First Kid

1996·Movie
1h 41min·PG
55
DecentGoodWatch score

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Funny.

Energy

Fast-paced

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace7
  • Adrenaline6
  • Tension5

Heart

Wholesome and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Wholesome7
  • Hopefulness7
  • Coming of Age7

Humor

Plenty of situational comedy and slapstick

  • Situational Comedy8
  • Physical Comedy6
  • Wit & Wordplay4

World

Everyday modern life, growing up, and family

  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6
  • World Immersion5

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Direction6
  • Narrative Structure6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

He's young. He's wild. He's fun. And he's the one protecting the president's son.

Some say that to be the leader of a country is one of the loneliest jobs in the world. But being the child of a world leader can be doubly so. Constantly surrounded by security officers, restricted in movements and having almost every waking moment carefully monitored makes normalcy an impossibility. No one knows this better than young Luke Davenport, the son of U.S. President Davenport. He vents his loneliness, frustration and feelings of isolation from family and friends by being a brat to his private Secret Service agent. When the agent snaps from the strain in front of the First Lady, a new agent is assigned to Luke. He turns out to be the enormous Sam Simms, a bit of a rogue who managed to rise through the ranks by sheer determination rather than strict adherence to Secret-Service protocol. At first, Luke tries all his old tricks upon Sam. But instead of getting angry, Sam seems to actually understand.
Family ComedySecret ServiceWhite HouseComing-of-Age StorySituational HumorFriendshipLighthearted1990s Nostalgia

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about First Kid

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream First Kid legally?

First Kid is included with a subscription to Disney+ in the United States. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is First Kid worth watching?

55
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 55/100 (IMDb 5.3, Rotten Tomatoes 20%, and Metacritic 48). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is First Kid rated?

PG

It's rated PG in the United States.

How long is First Kid?

1 h 41 min

First Kid runs 1 h 41 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on First Kid?

Critics34
Audiences50

Not quite. Audiences rate First Kid higher (50) than critics (34). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is First Kid in?

EnglishSpanishFrench

It was made in English, with some Spanish, French. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch First Kid?

46ALARAUBABEBOBRBZCACHCLCOCRDO+32

GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for First Kid in 46 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does First Kid use?

Kick the DogDeadpan SnarkerDeclining PromotionNice GirlTurn in Your BadgeSomething Only They Would SayBait-and-SwitchChekhov's GunCrazy Jealous Guy20 Minutes into the FutureArtistic License – Law EnforcementPuppy Loveand 17 more

TV Tropes lists 29 storytelling tropes for First Kid, including Kick the Dog, Deadpan Snarker, Declining Promotion.

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