My First Mister
"Mismatched. Misguided. Unmistakably friends."
Originally released in 2001. My First Mister is a comedy/drama film. directed by Christine Lahti.
Starring Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, and Desmond Harrington
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 12, 2001
24 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
6.5/10
Good (67 votes)
Budget
$5.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$595K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Germany
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
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
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $5,250,000
- Revenue
- $595,005
Production Companies
- Total Film Group
- ApolloMedia
- Firelight Films
- Film Roman
- Paramount Classics
Frequently Asked Questions
What is My First Mister about?
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,...
Who directed My First Mister?
My First Mister was directed by Christine Lahti.
How long is My First Mister?
My First Mister has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was My First Mister released?
My First Mister was released on October 12, 2001 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in My First Mister?
The main cast of My First Mister includes Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, Desmond Harrington, Carol Kane, Mary Kay Place.