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First Kid 1996

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

Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Director
David Mickey Evans
Networks
Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Where to Stream
Disney Plus
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★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 213 votes PG ComedyFamily Released
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What is First Kid?

Topic: Film "First Kid" (1996). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.

Type
Film
Year
1996
Status
Released
Runtime
101 minutes
Release date
Aug 30, 1996
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
Genres
Comedy, Family
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Rating
★ TMDB users: 5.8/10 from 213 votes
Episode runtime
~101 minutes
Status
Released
Networks
Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures
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Topic: Film "First Kid" (1996).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: First Kid.
Year: 1996.
Genre: Comedy and Family, American slapstick comedy.
Director: David Mickey Evans.
Starring: Sinbad.
Release Date: 08/30/1996 (US).
Rating: PG.
Runtime: 1h 41m.
Filming Location: Richmond, Virginia.
Plot: Luke Davenport is the son of U.S. President Davenport. He experiences loneliness, frustration, and isolation due to being surrounded by security officers, having restricted movements, and being monitored. He acts like a brat toward his private Secret Service agent. The agent snaps in front of the First Lady.
Draft 1 (Mental Outline): First Kid is a 1996 American slapstick comedy film. It was directed by David Mickey Evans and stars Sinbad. The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 41 minutes and is rated PG. It

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“A Secret Service agent struggles to protect the rebellious son of the United States President.”

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  • Features a comedic performance by Sinbad
  • Explores the unique isolation of a presidential child
  • Directed by David Mickey Evans
Keep in mind
  • Relies heavily on slapstick comedy tropes

Watch it if you enjoy 1990s family comedies centered on unlikely mentor-student dynamics.

The film maintains a lighthearted, comedic tone with a standard feature-length pace suitable for family viewing.

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Streaming availability varies by region and platform; check your local digital service providers for current listings.

Is First Kid worth watching?

It is worth watching for fans of 1990s family comedies and those interested in the filmography of Sinbad.

How long is the film?

The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

Is this a television series?

No, it is a feature-length film released in 1996.

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