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My First Mister (2001)

October 12, 2001 (DE) Comedy, Drama, Romance • 109m

Overview

Leelee Sobieski is brash, abrasive and vulnerable as a teenage child of divorce who hides her pain behind a mask of hard-edged gothic rebellion. Albert Brooks plays a man who is her total opposite, a precise and well-ordered menswear store owner of forty-nine who manages limited expectations and protects lonely secrets with pleasant ritual and quiet, ironic reserve. These two total opposites collide in conflict then come together in a surprising alliance, changing each other's lives forever.

Director

Christine Lahti

Writer

Jill Franklyn

Top Billed

Albert Brooks

Keywords

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Top Billed Cast

Albert Brooks
Albert Brooks

Randall ("R")

Leelee Sobieski
Leelee Sobieski

Jennifer ("J")

Carol Kane
Carol Kane

Mrs. Benson

Mary Kay Place
Mary Kay Place

Patty (Nurse)

Rutanya Alda
Rutanya Alda

Woman at Apartment

Natasha Braisewell
Natasha Braisewell

Girl in Vintage

Henry Brown
Henry Brown

Jack Taylor (Salesman)

Gary Bullock
Gary Bullock

Mr. Smithman

Nic Costa
Nic Costa

Blaine (Surfer Boy)

Shawn Huff
Shawn Huff

Woman at R's Store

Lorna Scott
Lorna Scott

Woman in Store

Chris Wylde
Chris Wylde

Waiter (Coffee House)

Joan Blair
Joan Blair

Sauna Woman (uncredited)

Rainbow Underhill
Rainbow Underhill

Goth Girl (uncredited)

Crew
Steve Porcaro
Steve Porcaro

Original Music Composer

Jon F. Vein
Jon F. Vein

Co-Executive Producer

Margit Bimler
Margit Bimler

Executive Producer

Gerald Green
Gerald Green

Executive Producer

Kathe Klopp
Kathe Klopp

Set Decoration

Jeffrey Jur
Jeffrey Jur

Director of Photography

Frank Hübner
Frank Hübner

Co-Producer

Robert Kurtzman
Robert Kurtzman

Co-Executive Producer

Howard Rosenman
Howard Rosenman

Co-Executive Producer

Gary Kosko
Gary Kosko

Art Direction

Dan Bishop
Dan Bishop

Production Design



Reviews

Wuchak

⭐ 7/10

September 23, 2025

**_Love is key to let down the mask and unite_**

An alienated 17 years-old girl hiding behind piercings (Leelee Sobieski) applies for a job at a swank clothing store in a Los Angeles mall and starts an interesting relationship with the 49 years-old manager (Albert Brooks). But what’s the nature of their connection?

The curiously titled "My First Mister" (2001) was Christine Lahti’s only directorial effort, as far as feature films go. It tre… read the rest.

Status

Released

Original Language

EN

Budget

$5,250,000

Revenue

$595,005

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