Mismatched. Misguided. Unmistakably friends.
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.
My First Mister (2001) is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Christine Lahti, released on October 12, 2001 with a runtime of 1h 49m. It stars Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, Desmond Harrington and Carol Kane. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 72 ratings.
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Albert Brooks
as Randall ("R")
Leelee Sobieski
as Jennifer ("J")
Desmond Harrington
as Randy
Carol Kane
as Mrs. Benson
Mary Kay Place
as Patty (Nurse)
Michael McKean
as Bob
Rutanya Alda
as Woman at Apartment
Natasha Braisewell
as Girl in Vintage
Henry Brown
as Jack Taylor (Salesman)
Gary Bullock
as Mr. Smithman
Kevin Cooney
as Doctor
Nic Costa
as Blaine (Surfer Boy)
Directed by Christine Lahti, written by Jill Franklyn, produced by Jane Goldenring, Carol Baum and Anne Kurtzman.
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 72 ratings.
**_Love is key to let down the mask and unite_** An alienated 17 years-old girl hiding behind piercings (Leelee Sobieski) applies for a job at a swank clothing store in a Los Angeles mall and starts an interesting relationship with the 49 years-old manager (Albert Brooks). But what’s the nature of their connection? The curiously titled "My First Mister" (2001) was Christine Lahti’s only directorial effort, as far…
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The main cast of My First Mister (2001) includes Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, Desmond Harrington, Carol Kane and Mary Kay Place. The film was directed by Christine Lahti. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
My First Mister was released on October 12, 2001 and runs for 1h 49m.
My First Mister (2001) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 72 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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