First Love

2021·Movie
1h 59min
61
DecentGoodWatch score

Where to watch

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First Love fingerprint

High energy, strong craft, light on feelings.

Energy

Nerve-racking

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension9
  • Violence5
  • Scare4

Heart

Profoundly sad and moving

Much of it is about family.

  • Melancholy9
  • Family Dynamics9
  • Pathos8

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Dark Humor2
  • Situational Comedy0

World

The mind, family, and everyday modern life

Lived-in and easy to get lost in.

  • World Immersion8
  • Dialogue Centrality8
  • Rewatchability7

Craft

Standout performances, characters, and direction

  • Acting9
  • Character Depth9
  • Intrigue9

Style

Standout cinematography

  • Cinematography8
  • Editing7
  • Music Composition7

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchThought-Provoking

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About

A university student has the usual dreams and aspirations. It turns out to be a pipe dream and so she murders her own flesh and blood. The usual media heads seek an answer in order to sell copy. A psychologist is writing a book about the character and incident. Her research for the subject matter turn the psychologist inward and things come out of the shadows that perhaps are better left buried deep in the shadows of the psyche.
Psychological ThrillerCrime DramaTrauma & MemoryCharacter StudyUnsettling MysteryDark Family SecretsIntrospectionBleak MoodJapanese Drama

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about First Love

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Where can I stream First Love legally?

First Love is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, AsianCrush, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on OnDemandKorea, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, and Cineverse. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is First Love worth watching?

61
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 62/100 (IMDb 6.1 and Metacritic 57). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is First Love rated?

ViolenceDisturbing imagery

Content advisories: violence and disturbing imagery.

How long is First Love?

1 h 59 min

First Love runs 1 h 59 min.

Is First Love based on a true story?

No. It's adapted from a novel.

Do critics and audiences agree on First Love?

Critics57
Audiences61

Yes. Critics average 57 and audiences 61 out of 100, so both groups see First Love much the same way.

What language is First Love in?

Japanese

It was made in Japanese. Produced in Japan.

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 5 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

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