
First Daughter (2004)
The girl who always stood out is finally getting the chance to fit in.
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First Daughter rating: IMDb, Rotten Tomatoes and Metacritic
With 8% on Rotten Tomatoes, backed by 5.2/10 on IMDb and 31/100 on Metacritic, critical reception of this film has been modest.
About First Daughter
Samantha MacKenzie, the daughter of the president of the United States, arrives at college with a group of Secret Service agents. Samantha, however, resents their presence and decides she wants to attend school just like a normal student.
Cast of First Daughter

Katie Holmes
as Samantha Mackenzie

Marc Blucas
as James Lansome

Amerie
as Mia Thompson

Michael Keaton
as President Mackenzie

Margaret Colin
as Melanie Mackenzie

Lela Rochon
as Liz Pappas

Michael Milhoan
as Agent Bock

Dwayne Adway
as Agent Dylan
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Hollis Hill
as Agent Colvin
- K
Ken Moreno
as Agent Mercer
- A
Andrew Caple-Shaw
as Agent Dryer
- A
Alex Avant
as Shift Leader
First Daughter facts
- Budget
- $30M
- Box office
- $10.6M
Ranked by the iRankMovies editorial teamUpdated August 2026MethodologyData sources
Audience opinions
What the audience liked
- •Romance-comedy blend appeals to young adult audiences
- •College setting provides relatable coming-of-age backdrop
- •Family drama explores authentic generational conflict dynamics
What the audience disliked
- •Predictable romcom formula offers minimal creative originality
- •Political elements feel underdeveloped and superficial throughout
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