Adam the First

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]

Adam the First
Directed byIrving Franco
Production
companies
  • Randomix Productions
  • Crystal City Entertainment
  • Adam 1 Pictures
Distributed by
  • Nova Vento Entertainment
  • Electric Entertainment
Release date
  • February 14, 2024 (2024-02-14)
Running time
103 minutes[1]
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish

Synopsis

A 14-year-old boy sets out across the country to meet a series of men who could be his father.[5]

Cast

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
  1. "Adam the First". Common Sense Media. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  2. "Oakes Fegley & David Duchovny in Fathers Film 'Adam the First' Trailer". First Showing. Retrieved May 13, 2024.
  3. "'Adam The First' Review – A Journey Into Our Truest Selves". Geek Vibes Nation. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  4. "Adam the First". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 17, 2024.
  5. "Adam the First". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved May 16, 2024.
  6. Ritman, Alex (31 October 2022). "David Duchovny Joins 'Adam the First,' Archstone Selling at AFM". The Hollywood Reporter. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  7. McCoy, Chris (19 March 2024). "Oxford Film Festival 2024 Brings Indie Greatness to North Mississippi". Memphis Flyer. Retrieved 5 June 2024.
  8. "MOVIE REVIEW: Adam the First". Every Movie Has a Lesson. 2024-02-14. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
  9. "Adam the First - Movie Reviews | Rotten Tomatoes". www.rottentomatoes.com. Retrieved 2024-06-06.
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