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First Time Female Director

2023Movie1 h 37 min

Comedy
42
WeakGoodWatch score
IMDb4.4Metacritic405.8Rotten Tomatoes33%57%

A wholesome, hopeful comedy movie about show business and everyday modern life.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Story

The world’s a stage. Take the lead.

Writer Sam is thrust into the role of director at a local theater after her predecessor gets fired. Barely making it through each rehearsal, Sam struggles to wrangle her eclectic cast while trying different tactics to make her play a success.

Feels like

  • Indie Showbiz Comedy
  • Theater Behind-the-Scenes
  • Female-Led Narrative
  • Cringe Comedy Elements
  • Heartwarming Underdog Story
  • Light Dramedy
  • Ensemble Cast Dynamics
  • Creative Struggles
  • Feel-Good Vibe

Cast

24 of 34

Crew

Directed by
Chelsea Peretti
Written by
Chelsea Peretti
Produced by
Chelsea Peretti, Amy Poehler, Deanna Barillari
Music by
Lauren Mikus, Nathan Ruyle

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

June 12, 2023 · 1 h 37 min · Strong Language

Released
June 12, 2023
Runtime
1 h 37 min
Content
Strong Language
Genres
Comedy
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
1 country

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream First Time Female Director?"

Questions about First Time Female Director

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream First Time Female Director?

The Roku

In the United States, First Time Female Director is free with ads on The Roku. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.

Is First Time Female Director worth watching?

42
WeakGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 42 (IMDb 4.4, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 40). Audiences rate it higher (53 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is First Time Female Director okay for kids?

Strong language

Yes: its content advisories are strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Will First Time Female Director make me laugh?

Funny

Yes: the humor is mostly situational comedy (8 of 10) and cringe comedy (7 of 10).

Will I feel good after watching First Time Female Director?

BleakHopeful

Yes, it's an uplifting movie: the title analysis rates it 7 of 10 for hopefulness and 7 for wholesome.