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The First Time

2012·Movie
1h 35min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score

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Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3

Heart

Deeply romantic and hopeful

Much of it is about growing up.

  • Romance9
  • Coming of Age9
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some sharp wit and situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay6
  • Situational Comedy5
  • Cringe Humor4

World

Everyday modern life and growing up

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability7
  • World Immersion6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Dialogue Quality7
  • Character Depth7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition6

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Nervous is normal.

A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.
Teen RomanceComing-of-Age StoryFirst LoveRelatable CharactersFeel-Good MovieRomantic ComedyAwkward MomentsHigh School Life

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream The First Time legally?

The First Time is included with a subscription to MGM+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on YouTube Free and Tubi 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 The First Time worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6.8, Rotten Tomatoes 50%, and Metacritic 55). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The First Time rated?

PG-13

It's rated PG-13 in the United States.

How long is The First Time?

1 h 35 min

The First Time runs 1 h 35 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The First Time?

Critics53
Audiences67

Not quite. Audiences rate The First Time higher (67) than critics (53). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

Was The First Time a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$92,654

No. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $92,654 worldwide, 5% of its budget.

What language is The First Time in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The First Time?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The First Time in 19 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.