The First Grader (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 7.1
Released in 2010, The First Grader is a drama and romance film directed by Justin Chadwick, running about 103 minutes. “It's never too late to dream.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The true story of an 84 year-old Kenyan villager and ex Mau Mau freedom fighter who fights for his right to go to school for the first time to get the education he could never afford.
Who’s in it. The First Grader stars Naomie Harris as Jane Obinchu, Tony Kgoroge as Charles Obinchu, Nick Reding as Officer Johnson and Oliver Litondo as Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.1/10, The First Grader has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Grader page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Grader tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Grader (2010)?
- In US, The First Grader is available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Grader worth watching?
- The First Grader holds an audience score of 7.1 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Grader?
- The First Grader stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo and Alfred Munyua.
- When was The First Grader released?
- The First Grader was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.