First Daughter

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First Daughter

PG

2004

1h 45m

Romance

Comedy

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Samantha MacKenzie, the daughter of the President of the United States, arrives at college with a group of Secret Service agents. Samantha, however, resents their presence and decides she wants to attend school just like a normal student. Her father agrees to recall the agents but secretly assigns James, an undercover agent, to pose as a student. They fall in love, but their romance is jeopardized when Samantha learns James' true identity.

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Critics Consensus

First Daughter is a bland and charmless fairy tale that fails to rise above the formula.

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Nell Minow

Common Sense Media

Dec 24, 2010

2/5

Very predictable, but tween girls may like it.

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J. R. Jones

Chicago Reader

Feb 27, 2007

Yet another teen-princess fantasy.

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Lucy Aitken

Empire Magazine

Apr 1, 2006

2/5

Holmes' wholesome charm keeps the movie afloat, but only just.

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Joe Lipsett

Hazel & Katniss & Harry & Starr Podcast

Sep 19, 2023

2/5

Sam isn't a character, which doesn't leave Katie Holmes much to do. The romance with Blucas' secret service agent isn't interesting and the narrative seems stuck on repeat. Plus: there's some weird sexual chemistry between the President and First Daughter

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Jim Lane

Sacramento News & Review

Aug 7, 2008

1/5

Mary Lasse

Christianity Today

Nov 17, 2006

.5/4

Perhaps the only redeeming factor is that both the President and the First Lady are devoted to their daughter. Otherwise, this film should be impeached.

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abby A.

@ab1kin May 12, 2026

such a cutie movie, loved it

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John N

@RT63108825 Feb 15, 2026

i dont get the scores, i love this movie

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wendy k

@wkalthoff Feb 1, 2026

The director was very good. I found the acting to be incredible, especially Katie Holmes and other great actors.yes it cheesy but it that's the point. I cried at the end of it. Love they decided to dedicate the movie to someone w.

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Martina Mili B

@Martinamili Dec 19, 2025

I absolutely loved it!! It was kinda emotional for me but definitely not for grown up adults.

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Stephen C

@bob25009 Oct 13, 2025

All ages admitted!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! The worldwide gross is $10,592,180.00!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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Giacomo M

@RT00519941 Aug 12, 2025

My honest opinion is Regardless all the other critiques, and the prediction that effectively was i liked it i think it worth at least a watch

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Synopsis

Samantha MacKenzie, the daughter of the President of the United States, arrives at college with a group of Secret Service agents. Samantha, however, resents their presence and decides she wants to attend school just like a normal student. Her father agrees to recall the agents but secretly assigns James, an undercover agent, to pose as a student. They fall in love, but their romance is jeopardized when Samantha learns James' true identity.

Director: Forest Whitaker
Producer: John Davis, Wyck Godfrey, Mike Karz, Arnon Milchan
Screenwriter: Jessica Bendinger, Jerry O'Connell, Kate Kondell
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Karz Entertainment, New Regency Pictures, Regency Enterprises
Rating: PG (Language|Alcohol-Related Materials|Sexual Situations)
Genre: Romance, Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 24, 2004, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Jul 1, 2013
Box Office (Gross USA): $9.1M
Runtime: 1h 45m
Sound Mix: Dolby SRD, DTS, Surround
Aspect Ratio: Flat (1.37:1)

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