The First Star (2009): cast, story & where to watch
2009 · Film · ★ 5.8
Released in 2009, The First Star is a comedy film directed by Lucien Jean-Baptiste, running about 90 minutes.
What it’s about. A married father of three, lives in Créteil doing odd jobs and spends his time at the local PMU bar. One day, to please his daughter, he promises a little too quick to take the whole family on vacation to ski. The only problem: if he breaks his promise, his wife will divorce him.
Who’s in it. The First Star stars Firmine Richard as Bonne Maman, Lucien Jean-Baptiste as Jean-Gabriel, Jimmy Woha Woha as Yann and Anne Consigny as Suzy, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.8/10, The First Star has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Star page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Star tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Star (2009)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Star change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The First Star worth watching?
- The First Star holds an audience score of 5.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Star?
- The First Star stars Firmine Richard, Lucien Jean-Baptiste, Jimmy Woha Woha, Anne Consigny and Astrid Bergès-Frisbey.
- When was The First Star released?
- The First Star was released in 2009, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.