The First Grader(2010)
It's never too late to dream.
The First Grader Synopsis
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.
The First Grader (2010) is a drama, history and romance film directed by Justin Chadwick, released on September 12, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding and Oliver Litondo. Viewers rate it 7.1 out of 10 across 103 ratings.
- Director:
- Justin Chadwick
- Writers:
- Ann Peacock
- Producers:
- Sam Feuer, Richard Harding, David M. Thompson
- Cinematographer:
- Rob Hardy
- Composer:
- Alex Heffes
- Production:
- Sixth Sense Productions, BBC Film, UK Film Council, Videovision Entertainment, Lipsync Productions, ARTE, Big Boy Films, Origin Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The First Grader (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The First Grader before you stream it.
The First Grader Cast & Crew
Main cast
Naomie Harris
as Jane Obinchu
Tony Kgoroge
as Charles Obinchu
- Nick Reding
Nick Reding
as Officer Johnson
- Oliver Litondo
Oliver Litondo
as Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge
- Alfred Munyua
Alfred Munyua
- Kamau Mbaya
Kamau Mbaya
as Kamau Chege
Key crew
Directed by Justin Chadwick, written by Ann Peacock, produced by Sam Feuer, Richard Harding and David M. Thompson.
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The First Grader Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.1/10 from 103 ratings.
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The First Grader – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The First Grader online?
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The First Grader (2010) is currently available to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The First Grader?
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The main cast of The First Grader (2010) includes Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo and Alfred Munyua. The film was directed by Justin Chadwick. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The First Grader released?
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The First Grader was released on September 12, 2010 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The First Grader worth watching?
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The First Grader (2010) holds an average rating of 7.1 out of 10 from 103 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and romance films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The First Grader?
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Yes. The official The First Grader trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.