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First Time Felon

1997Movie1 h 50 minR

Drama
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–88%
74
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.8Rotten Tomatoes–88%

Summary

Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs.

Good for

  • Friends night
  • Thought-provoking
  • Adults

Skip it if

  • You want something to laugh at

Where to watch

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Cast

24 of 25

Crew

Directed by
Charles S. Dutton
Written by
Daniel Therriault
Music by
Joseph Vitarelli

Everyone

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Facts

September 6, 1997 · 1 h 50 min · R

Released
September 6, 1997
Runtime
1 h 50 min
Age rating
R
Content
Violence, Strong Language, Drug Use
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
3 countries
Keywords
based on true story

Q&A

3 questions, like "Where can I stream First Time Felon?"

Questions about First Time Felon

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream First Time Felon?

It streams in 2 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is First Time Felon worth watching?

74
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 74 (IMDb 6.8).

Is First Time Felon plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

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