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The First Grader

2010·Movie
1h 43min·PG-13
66
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb7.4Metacritic567.3Rotten Tomatoes62%76%

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A , romance movie: , but never fluffy, .

Good for family movie night · friends night · teens

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About

It's never too late to dream.

The true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford.
Inspirational True StoryKenyan HistoryStruggle for EducationAge and DeterminationMau Mau UprisingSocial JusticePolitical ConflictPoignant Drama

Crew

Directed by:
Justin Chadwick
Written by:
Ann Peacock
Produced by:
David M. Thompson, Sam Feuer, Mario Zvan
Composed by:
Alex Heffes

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The First Grader

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Where can I stream The First Grader?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The First Grader from JustWatch TV Free, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 25 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is The First Grader worth watching?

66
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 66 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 62%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (74 out of 100) than critics (59).

Is The First Grader okay for kids?

PG-13Violence

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is The First Grader good for date night?

and 2 moreFamily Movie NightAdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPublic Viewing Safe

It's better for a family night: romance is 3 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.

Is The First Grader plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (9 of 10) and character depth (8 of 10) more than on its plot.