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First Daughter

First Daughter

The girl who always stood out is finally getting the chance to fit in.

20046.21h 45m

Overview

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.

Directed by Forest Whitaker
Written by Jessica Bendinger, Kate Kondell, Jerry O'Connell
Produced by Mike Karz, Wyck Godfrey, John Davis
Box OfficeBudget: $30.0MRevenue: $10.6M

Top Cast

Katie Holmes

Katie Holmes

Samantha Mackenzie

Marc Blucas

Marc Blucas

James Lansome

Amerie

Amerie

Mia Thompson

Michael Keaton

Michael Keaton

President Mackenzie

Margaret Colin

Margaret Colin

Melanie Mackenzie

Lela Rochon

Lela Rochon

Liz Pappas

Michael Milhoan

Michael Milhoan

Agent Bock

Dwayne Adway

Dwayne Adway

Agent Dylan

H

Hollis Hill

Agent Colvin

K

Ken Moreno

Agent Mercer

Themes & Keywords

daughterusa presidentundercovercollegeromcomfirst ladylyingyoung adultu.s. secret service agentoverprotective father

About First Daughter

First Daughter is a family, comedy, drama, romance film released in 2004 exploring themes of daughter, usa president, undercover, college, romcom, first lady. Directed by Forest Whitaker, it stars Katie Holmes, Marc Blucas, Amerie. 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.

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