

The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest
2002, English. Directed by Mick Jackson.
Andy, a successful marketing guy quits his job, gets a new job at a research facility, makes a powerful enemy who makes him volunteer for a nearly impossible project: The $99 PC. The only available guys at the lab, three sociopaths, together they compile a revolutionary PC for $99, then they become the victims of a venture capitalist and Andy's old foe, can he find a way to overcome the problems?
- Runtime
- 1h 45m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 28 June 2002
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Jon Favreau, Gary Tieche, Joshua Sternin
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The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest: quick answers
Is The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 61 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest?
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest runs 105 minutes (1h 45m).
Does The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest is rated PG-13 in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest on?
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest?
If you liked The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest, try The Brass Teapot, Spa Weekend, The Big Hit.
Who directed The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest?
The First $20 Million Is Always the Hardest (2002) was directed by Mick Jackson and stars Adam Garcia, Rosario Dawson, Jake Busey.