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First Daughter (2004) 4.7
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4.7/10 from 11,593 users
Metascore: 31/100
Reviews: 103 user | 53 critic | 24 from Metacritic.com The first daughter of the U.S. President heads off to college where she falls for a graduate student with a secret agenda. Director:Forest Whitaker |
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Cast
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| Katie Holmes | ... | ||
| Marc Blucas | ... | ||
| Ameriie | ... |
Mia Thompson
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| Michael Keaton | ... | ||
| Margaret Colin | ... | ||
| Lela Rochon | ... |
Liz Pappas
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Hollis Hill | ... |
Agent Colvin
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Agent Dryer
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Press Secretary
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Piper Cochrane | ... |
Communications Director
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| Adam Donshik | ... |
First Lady's Chief of Staff
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The daughter of the President of the United States goes off to college after insisting that she be able to enjoy her school years without the omnipresence of the Secret Service. The government agrees to her demands but assigns a young agent to go undercover as a student in order to keep an eye on her. The first daughter and the agent fall in love, until she learns his true identity. Written by Sujit R. Varma
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The girl who always stood out is finally getting the chance to fit in.Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for language, sexual situations and alcohol-related material | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USARelease Date:
24 September 2004 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
A Filha da América See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$133,763 (South Africa) (14 January 2005)Gross:
$256,487 (South Africa) (28 January 2005)Company Credits
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Written by Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern
Produced by Blake Neely
Performed by Matt Dusk
Matt Dusk appears courtesy of Decca Records
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Vera Wang designed all of Katie Holmes' ballgowns for this film. (Her originals usually retail for over $10,000 each.) See more »Goofs
When Mia's former roommate plays "Hail to the Chief" on her trombone, the slide movements do not match the notes she's playing. See more »Soundtracks
"The Way You Look Tonight"Written by Dorothy Fields and Jerome Kern
Produced by Blake Neely
Performed by Matt Dusk
Matt Dusk appears courtesy of Decca Records
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The plot itself - about the First daughter who went to College in Carlifornia, far away from the White House, in order to be normal and meet friends may be cliché. Yet the movie on the whole can still hand out nice surprises every now and then. Katie Holmes has a unique face and looks intelligent enough to want to be independent as well as not to disappoint the First family. More importantly, Marc Blucas (her love interest) is not like the stereotyped Prince Charming for a teenager. At least he also looks sophisticated and mature and gives a strong case why the first daughter would fall for him. The two make an attractive couple and are on the same wavelength when they share the views on science etc.
The twist in the movie, at least I didn't see it coming, is good. Considering how many such plots have appeared on screen, I must say this one at least is not as predictable and does give me some credibility as a story about real people. The President and First Lady are not given a significant part here. The young couple already is a good reason to watch the movie. The love songs that accompanied the ball room dances are pleasant and well-chosen. If "monster-in-law" is rated 5 out of 10 here (last time I check), then "the First Daughter" deserves at least a 6.5 or 7, for its creativity and credible performance by the leading couple.
I also hope that Marc Blucas has great roles in future movies for his refreshing looks and performance.