First Family (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 3
Released in 1980, First Family is a comedy film directed by Buck Henry, running about 97 minutes. “Remember when comedy was King... Now he's President.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When the First Daughter is kidnapped by an African tribe, the President must do what he can to keep them from sacrificing her.
Who’s in it. First Family stars Gilda Radner as Gloria Link, Bob Newhart as President Manfred Link, Madeline Kahn as Mrs. Link and Richard Benjamin as Press Secretary Bunthorne, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.0/10, First Family has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Family page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Family tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Family (1980)?
- In US, First Family is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Family worth watching?
- First Family holds an audience score of 3.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Family?
- First Family stars Gilda Radner, Bob Newhart, Madeline Kahn, Richard Benjamin and Bob Dishy.
- When was First Family released?
- First Family was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.