The First AD (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film
Released in 2014, The First AD is a comedy film directed by Erland Beskow, running about 23 minutes. “One day you just snap” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A Swedish independent comedy about power. The 25-year-old idealist ANTON is First AD (First Assistant Director) on a feature film shooting. 10-year-old lead character KLARA has a strong fairness pathos and she and Anton become friends during filming. Anton's role as leader of the shooting is torpedoed from all sides and he gets more and more broken down by the job - and one day he just snaps! Klara sees what happens and is forced to use the great power she actually has, to really make a change.
Who’s in it. The First AD stars Morgan Alling as Bike, Suzanne Reuter as Suzanne, David Arnesen as Anton and Ebba Trulsson as Attributör, among others.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First AD page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First AD tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First AD (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First AD change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Who stars in The First AD?
- The First AD stars Morgan Alling, Suzanne Reuter, David Arnesen, Ebba Trulsson and Mattias Tor Pettersson.
- When was The First AD released?
- The First AD was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 23 minutes.