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Where can I stream Firstborn?
In the United States, Firstborn is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Microsoft Store.
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Summary
Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities.
Good for
- Date night
- Friends night
- Teens
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Not for laughs, scares or warmth.
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- Directed by
- Michael Apted
- Written by
- Ron Koslow
- Produced by
- Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas
- Music by
- Michael Small
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Facts
October 26, 1984 · 1 h 43 min · PG-13
- Released
- October 26, 1984
- Runtime
- 1 h 43 min
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Content
- Drug Use, Strong Language
- Genres
- Drama, Thriller
- Original language
- English
- Made in
- United States
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Available in
- 5 countries
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Questions about Firstborn
Quick answers from GoodWatch data.
Is Firstborn worth watching?
46
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6.2, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 56). Audiences rate it higher (58 out of 100) than critics (48).
Is Firstborn okay for kids?
PG-13Drug useStrong language
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for drug use and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Was Firstborn a box office flop?
Budget$8 million
Box office$6 million
Yes: it cost about $8 million to make and earned $6 million worldwide, 78% of its budget.