First Kid (1996)

About First Kid

'First Kid' is a 1996 American children's comedy film directed by David M. Evans and produced by Roger Birnbaum, Justis Greene, Dale De La Torre, Zachary Gordon, and others. The movie presents a tale centered around the prankish son of the President of the United States, Luke Davenport and the dedicated Secret Service agent Sam Simms assigned to protect him.

Making / Production

The film was produced by Walt Disney Pictures with a budget of approximately $15 million. It was shot in various locations in Virginia and Washington DC, capturing the rich political atmosphere of the United States’ capital.

Actors

• Sinbad as Agent Sam Simms, gave an impressive performance with his comedic flair, infusing light-heartedness into serious situations.
• Brock Pierce played the mischievous 'First Kid' Luke Davenport, bringing authenticity and charm to his role.
• James Naughton as President Paul Davenport, portrayed a convincing role of a busy and concerned father and president.

Trivia / Interesting Facts

• The film marked the fourth of five film collaborations between Disney and comedian Sinbad.
• Brock Pierce, who played the First Kid, later became a well-known entrepreneur in the cryptocurrency industry.
• The boxing scene took nearly a week to shoot because of its complexity and need for choreography.

Awards

The film did not win any major awards but did well at the box office, earning more than twice its budget, and garnered a mix of positive and negative reviews from critics.

Quotes

• "I'm the first kid! I can do whatever I want."
• "You're not just my bodyguard, you're my friend."
• "Being a kid is great, don't waste it."

Music, Soundtrack

• "My Girl" by The Temptations
• "In The Mood" by Glenn Miller
• "Happy Days Are Here Again" by Milton Ager and Jack Yellen