The First Grader
“It's never too late to dream.”
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.
Where to watch The First Grader in United States
Can I watch The First Grader in United States? The First Grader isn't on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.
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Where is The First Grader streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | — | JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| United Kingdom | — | Amazon Video, BFI Player |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store |
| Germany | — | Amazon Video, YouTube |
About The First Grader
The First Grader is a 2010 English-language drama, history and romance film directed by Justin Chadwick. The cast is led by Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 7.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video.
The First Grader was produced by Sixth Sense Productions, BBC Film, and UK Film Council and made in United Kingdom and United States of America. It was released on September 12, 2010, and carries a PG-13 certification.
- Director
- Justin Chadwick
- Writers
- Ann Peacock
- Release date
- September 12, 2010
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Production
- Sixth Sense Productions, BBC Film, UK Film Council
The First Grader cast & crew
The First Grader was directed by Justin Chadwick and written by Ann Peacock.
The cast features Naomie Harris as Jane Obinchu, Tony Kgoroge as Charles Obinchu, Nick Reding as Officer Johnson, Oliver Litondo as Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge, and Kamau Mbaya as Kamau Chege.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alex Heffes, cinematography is by Rob Hardy, and it was produced by Sam Feuer and Richard Harding.
Is The First Grader worth watching?
The First Grader holds an audience score of 7.1/10 from 104 ratings, marking it as well-reviewed drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama, history, and romance, The First Grader is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The First Grader
The First Grader isn't on a subscription service in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of The First Grader
Naomie Harris
Jane Obinchu
Tony Kgoroge
Charles Obinchu
Nick Reding
Officer Johnson
Oliver Litondo
Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge
Alfred Munyua
Kamau Mbaya
Kamau Chege
The First Grader — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The First Grader in United States?
The First Grader is not on subscription streaming in United States right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
▸What language is The First Grader in?
The First Grader is originally in English, with audio tracks including Swahili, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The First Grader?
The First Grader runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is The First Grader rated?
The First Grader is rated PG-13. It holds a 7.1/10 audience score from 104 ratings.
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