---
title: "First Kid"
year: 1996
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/first-kid-1996"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 12559
imdb_id: "tt0116311"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 101
community_rating: 5.8
vote_count: 213
content_rating: "PG"
---

# First Kid (1996) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/first-kid-1996

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

First Kid is a 1996 American slapstick comedy film that centers on the life of Luke Davenport, the son of the U.S. President. The narrative explores the challenges of his restricted lifestyle and his difficult relationship with his assigned Secret Service detail, highlighting the tension between his public role and his desire for normalcy.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A Secret Service agent struggles to protect the rebellious son of the United States President."

### Why Watch
- Features a comedic performance by Sinbad
- Explores the unique isolation of a presidential child
- Directed by David Mickey Evans

### Caveats & Content Note
- Relies heavily on slapstick comedy tropes
- Tone & Suitability: The film maintains a lighthearted, comedic tone with a standard feature-length pace suitable for family viewing.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: #slapstick-comedy, #family-film, #secret-service-protagonist, #presidential-child, #1990s-cinema

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Disney Plus | None | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| **Canada (CA)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | Disney Plus | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David Mickey Evans
- **Networks / Studios**: Caravan Pictures, Walt Disney Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Sinbad** as *Sam Simms*
- **Brock Pierce** as *Luke Davenport*
- **Blake Boyd** as *Dash*
- **Timothy Busfield** as *Woods*
- **Art LaFleur** as *Morton*
- **Robert Guillaume** as *Wilkes*
- **Lisa Eichhorn** as *Linda Davenport*
- **James Naughton** as *President Paul Davenport*
- **Fawn Reed** as *Susan Lawrence*
- **Erin Williby** as *Katie Warren*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream First Kid?
Streaming availability varies by region and platform; check your local digital service providers for current listings.

### Q: Is First Kid worth watching?
It is worth watching for fans of 1990s family comedies and those interested in the filmography of Sinbad.

### Q: How long is the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and forty-one minutes.

### Q: Is this a television series?
No, it is a feature-length film released in 1996.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [First Kid — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12559)
- [First Kid (1996) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0116311/fullcredits/)
- [First Kid - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Kid)
- [First Kid (1996) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/12559-first-kid/cast)

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