My First Mister (2001): cast, story & where to watch
2001 · Film · ★ 6.6
Released in 2001, My First Mister is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Christine Lahti, running about 109 minutes. “Mismatched. Misguided. Unmistakably friends.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Leelee Sobieski is brash, abrasive and vulnerable as a teenage child of divorce who hides her pain behind a mask of hard-edged gothic rebellion. Albert Brooks plays a man who is her total opposite, a precise and well-ordered menswear store owner of forty-nine who manages limited expectations and protects lonely secrets with pleasant ritual and quiet, ironic reserve. These two total opposites collide in conflict then come together in a surprising alliance, changing each other's lives forever.
Who’s in it. My First Mister stars Albert Brooks as Randall, Leelee Sobieski as Jennifer, John Goodman as Benjamin and Carol Kane as Mrs. Benson, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.6/10, My First Mister has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $595K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My First Mister page.
If you liked it. Fans of My First Mister tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My First Mister (2001)?
- In US, My First Mister is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is My First Mister worth watching?
- My First Mister holds an audience score of 6.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My First Mister?
- My First Mister stars Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, John Goodman, Carol Kane and Desmond Harrington.
- When was My First Mister released?
- My First Mister was released in 2001, with a runtime of about 109 minutes.