First Match
“This is HER fight.”
Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood decides that wrestling boys is the only way back to her estranged father.
Where to watch First Match in United States
Netflix
Netflix Standard with AdsClick a service to open First Match there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is First Match streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| India | Netflix | — |
| United Kingdom | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Canada | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Australia | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Germany | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| France | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Spain | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Brazil | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
| Japan | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | — |
About First Match
First Match is a 2018 English-language drama film directed by Olivia Newman. The cast is led by Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo. It has a runtime of 1h 34m. Viewers rate it 6.4/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads.
First Match was produced by CreativeBionics and Clubhouse Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on March 12, 2018.
- Director
- Olivia Newman
- Writers
- Olivia Newman
- Release date
- March 12, 2018
- OTT release
- March 30, 2018
- Original language
- English
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- CreativeBionics, Clubhouse Pictures
First Match cast & crew
First Match was directed by Olivia Newman and written by Olivia Newman.
The cast features Elvire Emanuelle as Monique, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Darrel, Colman Domingo as Coach Castile, Jharrel Jerome as Omari, Jared Kemp as Malik, and Jeanette Branch as Nadege.
Behind the camera, cinematography is by Ashley Connor and it was produced by Veronica Nickel and Bryan Unkeless.
Is First Match worth watching?
First Match holds an audience score of 6.4/10 from 148 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 34m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama, First Match is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch First Match
In United States, you can stream First Match on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Click any service above to open it directly.
It first became available to stream digitally on March 30, 2018.
Streaming rights change country by country and month by month, so the options above reflect United States today — switch your country at the top of the where-to-watch section to see availability elsewhere.
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Cast of First Match
Elvire Emanuelle
Monique
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Darrel
Colman Domingo
Coach Castile
Jharrel Jerome
Omari
Jared Kemp
Malik
Jeanette Branch
Nadege
Jimmy Gary Jr.
Hassan
Kim Ramirez
Lucila
Kamika Desrosiers
Nyasa
Antonio Ortiz
Jorge
Travis Raeburn
Jamal
Tyson Sheppard
Tyson
First Match — FAQs
▸Where can I watch First Match in United States?
First Match is streaming on Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads in United States.
▸Is First Match on Netflix?
Yes — First Match is currently available on Netflix in United States.
▸What language is First Match in?
First Match is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is First Match?
First Match runs 1 hours 34 minutes (94 minutes).
▸What is First Match rated?
It holds a 6.4/10 audience score from 148 ratings.
▸When did First Match release on OTT?
First Match became available digitally on March 30, 2018.
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