My First Mister
“Mismatched. Misguided. Unmistakably friends.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
My First Mister - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-11-10
Top Cast
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Albert Brooks
Randall ("R")
Leelee Sobieski
Jennifer ("J")
Desmond Harrington
Randy
Carol Kane
Mrs. Benson
Mary Kay Place
Patty (Nurse)
Michael McKean
Bob
Rutanya Alda
Woman at Apartment
Natasha Braisewell
Girl in Vintage
Henry Brown
Jack Taylor (Salesman)
Gary Bullock
Mr. Smithman
Kevin Cooney
Doctor
Nic Costa
Blaine (Surfer Boy)
William Forward
Customer
John Goodman
Benjamin
Shawn Huff
Woman at R's Store
Chadwick Palmatier
Manager
Pauley Perrette
Bebe
Lisa Jane Persky
Sheila
Release History & Theatrical Window
Sundance Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 12, 2001
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5.3M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$595K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.11x
-$4.7M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Christine Lahti
- Screenplay & Story
- Jill Franklyn
- Original Score
- Steve Porcaro
- Original Title
- My First Mister
- Country of Origin
- Germany, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $5.3M
- Worldwide Gross
- $595K
- Production Studios
- Total Film Group, ApolloMedia, Firelight Films, Film Roman, Paramount Classics
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Christine Lahti
Jill Franklyn
Steve Porcaro
Jeffrey Jur
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Jane Goldenring, Carol Baum, Gerald Green, Anne Kurtzman, Mitchell Solomon
Department Leadership Roster
Jill Franklyn
Writer
Jane Goldenring
Producer
Christine Lahti
Director
Wendy Greene Bricmont
Editor
Carol Baum
Producer
Steve Porcaro
Original Music Composer
Anne Kurtzman
Producer
Mitchell Solomon
Producer
Jeffrey Jur
Director of Photography
Sukee Chew
Producer
Dan Bishop
Production Design
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About My First Mister
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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, 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.
Who directed My First Mister?
My First Mister was directed by Christine Lahti.
Who stars in My First Mister?
The principal cast of My First Mister includes Albert Brooks, Leelee Sobieski, Desmond Harrington, Carol Kane, Mary Kay Place.
When was My First Mister released and how long is it?
My First Mister was released in 2001 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of My First Mister?
My First Mister had a reported production budget of $5.3M and grossed $595K at the worldwide box office (0.11 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for My First Mister?
The original motion picture soundtrack for My First Mister was composed by Steve Porcaro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for My First Mister?
My First Mister holds official age classifications: CA: R; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).