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First Winter

2012Movie1 h 31 minNR

Drama
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic634.0Rotten Tomatoes–44%
52
MediocreGoodWatch score
IMDb5.1Metacritic634.0Rotten Tomatoes–44%

Summary

When winter begins, life is serene for a group of new-age Brooklynites living in a remote country farmhouse. Sex, drugs, yoga, and organic cooking absorb their days, safely tucked away from the stresses of urban life.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You need an uplifting mood
  • You want fast pacing
  • You're watching with family

Where to watch

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Not for warmth, comfort or laughs.

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Cast

3 of 3

Crew

Directed by
Benjamin Dickinson
Written by
Benjamin Dickinson
Produced by
Lindsay Burdge, Benjamin Dickinson, Zachary Mortensen

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Facts

October 11, 2012 · 1 h 31 min · NR

Released
October 11, 2012
Runtime
1 h 31 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Sexual Content, Drug Use, Strong Language, Violence
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
6 countries

Tropes

An Immigrant's Tale, Incurable Cough of Death, Determined Homesteader +8

Q&A

4 questions, like "Where can I stream First Winter?"

Questions about First Winter

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream First Winter?

PhiloKanopyFandorFawesomeCineverse

In the United States, First Winter streams on Philo, Fandor, and Cineverse, and it is free with ads on Kanopy and Fawesome. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store. It also streams in 2 other countries.

Is First Winter worth watching?

52
MediocreGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 52 (IMDb 5.1 and Metacritic 63). Critics rate it higher (63 out of 100) than audiences (45).

Will I feel good after watching First Winter?

BleakHopeful

Probably not: the title analysis rates it 8 of 10 for bleakness and 8 for melancholy, against 2 for hopefulness.

Is First Winter plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (7 of 10) more than on its plot.