The First Grader (2010): movie guide

What is The First Grader about?

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.

Cast highlights

The First Grader features Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo, Alfred Munyua, Kamau Mbaya. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.

Key facts

Release date: 2010-09-12. Runtime: 103 minutes. TMDB score: 7.1/10 (104 votes). Genres: Drama, History, Romance. Original language: en. Status: Released.

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Frequently asked questions

What genre is The First Grader?

The First Grader is listed as Drama, History, Romance on TMDB.

How long is The First Grader?

The First Grader runs about 103 minutes.

Who stars in The First Grader?

Cast highlights include Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo, Alfred Munyua, Kamau Mbaya.

Does Cinema Box stream The First Grader?

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Where can I track The First Grader?

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