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First Love

2019·Movie
1h 48min·NR

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High energy, strong craft, a touch of humor.

Energy

Fast-paced and violent

Fast from start to finish.

  • Fast Pace8
  • Violence8
  • Tension7

Heart

Romantic and moving

  • Romance7
  • Pathos7
  • Catharsis7

Humor

Some dark humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Dark Humor5
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Situational Comedy3

World

Crime, everyday modern life, and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality6
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Intrigue8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition6

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

One night in Tokyo, Leo, a young boxer, meets his first love, Monica, an imprisoned sex worker. Caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme, they find themselves pursued by a corrupt cop, a yakuza, his nemesis, and a female assassin.
Yakuza ThrillerTokyo NoirCrime RomanceViolentPsychologicalDrug SmugglingRedemptionFast-PacedGritty

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

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Where can I stream First Love legally?

First Love is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, Hi-YAH, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Pluto TV. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is First Love worth watching?

80
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 80/100 (IMDb 6.7, Rotten Tomatoes 98%, and Metacritic 77). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is First Love rated?

NRViolenceSexual contentDrug use

It's rated NR in the United States. Content advisories: violence, sexual content, and drug use.

How long is First Love?

1 h 48 min

First Love runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on First Love?

Critics88
Audiences75

Not quite. Critics rate First Love higher (88) than audiences (75). It may be more rewarding than it is crowd-pleasing.

What language is First Love in?

JapaneseChinese

It was made in Japanese, with some Chinese. Produced in Japan, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch First Love?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for First Love in 52 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.