Movie

The First Grader

“It's never too late to dream.”

★ 7.2(101)20101h 43m

The First Grader is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube in Germany. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch The First Grader

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Good to know

Director: Justin Chadwick
Release date: 2010-09-12
Runtime: 1h 43m
Language: Swahili
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Sixth Sense Productions

The First Grader — trailer

About The First Grader

The First Grader is a 2010 movie in the Drama, History and Romance genres, directed by Justin Chadwick, starring Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge and Nick Reding. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.2/10 from 101 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The First Grader in Germany — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Naomie Harris

Jane Obinchu

Tony Kgoroge

Charles Obinchu

Nick Reding

Officer Johnson

Oliver Litondo

Kimani N'gan'ga Maruge

Alfred Munyua

Kamau Mbaya

Kamau Chege

Themes & keywords

uniformvillageeducationbased on true storyteacherkenyaschool

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First Grader in Germany?+

In Germany, The First Grader is available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The First Grader on Netflix?+

The First Grader is not on Netflix in Germany right now.

How long is The First Grader?+

The First Grader has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).

Who stars in The First Grader?+

The First Grader stars Naomie Harris, Tony Kgoroge, Nick Reding, Oliver Litondo and Alfred Munyua.

When did The First Grader come out?+

The First Grader is a 2010 movie directed by Justin Chadwick.

What genre is The First Grader?+

The First Grader is Drama, History and Romance film.

Who directed The First Grader?+

The First Grader was directed by Justin Chadwick.