First Daughter (2004): cast, story & where to watch

2004 · Film · ★ 6.1

First Daughter poster

Released in 2004, First Daughter is a comedy, drama, family and romance film directed by Forest Whitaker, running about 105 minutes. “The girl who always stood out is finally getting the chance to fit in.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. 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.

Who’s in it. First Daughter stars Katie Holmes as Samantha Mackenzie, Marc Blucas as James Lansome, Michael Keaton as President Mackenzie and Margaret Colin as Melanie Mackenzie, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 6.1/10, First Daughter has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.

Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Daughter page.

If you liked it. Fans of First Daughter tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch First Daughter (2004)?
In US, First Daughter is available to rent or buy from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
Is First Daughter worth watching?
First Daughter holds an audience score of 6.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama, family and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in First Daughter?
First Daughter stars Katie Holmes, Marc Blucas, Michael Keaton, Margaret Colin and Lela Rochon.
When was First Daughter released?
First Daughter was released in 2004, with a runtime of about 105 minutes.