Adam the First is a 2024 drama film written and directed by Irving Franco. It was released by Nova Vento Entertainment in select theaters in the United States on February 14, 2024,[2] and on May 14, 2024, via streaming by Electric Entertainment.[3][4]
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| Directed by | Irving Franco |
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Running time | 103 minutes[1] |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
Synopsis
A 14-year-old boy sets out across the country to meet a series of men who could be his father.[5]
Cast
- Oakes Fegley as Adam
- David Duchovny as James
- T.R. Knight as Jacob Jr.
- Larry Pine as Jacob #3
- Billy Slaughter as The Bounty Hunter
- Jason Dowies as Jacob Watterson #2
- Eric Hanson as Jacob #1
Production
On October 31, 2022, it was announced that David Duchovny would star in the film, alongside Oakes Fegley and T.R. Knight.[6] Adam the First was filmed in Mississippi.[7]
Reception
On the review aggregator website Rotten Tomatoes, 100% of 9 critics' reviews are positive, with an average rating of 7,2/10.[4] At Film Threat, Allan Ng gave it a 7.5/10 rating saying that the film "explores what it means to be a family from the perspective of an outsider desperately wanting to find the truth."[5]
Don Shanahan of Every Movie Has a Lesson praised the film saying, "Franco's brilliantly conceived and beautifully acted conversation set pieces gradually increase the storytelling weight where the resulting, well-earned empathy is undeniable and tremendous."[8]
Hope Madden of The Screening Room Podcast stated, "Adam the First is an outstanding examination of the indomitable human will."[9]
References
External links
- Adam the First at Nova Vento Entertainment
- Adam the First at IMDb
