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, and on May 14, 2024, via streaming by Electric Entertainment.

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

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. Adam the First was filmed in Mississippi.

Reception
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."

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."

Hope Madden of The Screening Room Podcast stated, "Adam the First is an outstanding examination of the indomitable human will."