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First Steps

1985Movie1 h 36 minNR

71

GoodGoodWatch score

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Summary

Teenage Nan Davis is left paralyzed in a car accident and has a tough time accepting her new wheelchair-bound life.

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Date night
Family movie night
Friends night

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You want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Directed by: Sheldon Larry
Written by: Rod Browning
Music by: Leonard Rosenman

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Facts

March 19, 1985 · 1 h 36 min · NR

Released: March 19, 1985
Runtime: 1 h 36 min
Age rating: NR
Genres: Drama
Original language: English

Q&A

4 questions, like "Is First Steps worth watching?"

Questions about First Steps

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Is First Steps worth watching?

71

GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 71 (IMDb 6.2).

Is First Steps okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch First Steps?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with philosophical at only 3 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is First Steps plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on pathos (8 of 10) and character depth (6 of 10) more than on its plot.