

Firstborn
“Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.”
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.
Where to watch Firstborn in United States
Click a service to open Firstborn there. Availability last verified on June 20, 2026.
Where is Firstborn streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | — | Canal VOD |
About Firstborn
Firstborn is a 1984 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Michael Apted. The cast is led by Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet. It has a runtime of 1h 43m. Viewers rate it 6.1/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Kanopy.
Firstborn was produced by Jaffe-Lansing, Witt/Thomas Productions, and Paramount Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on October 26, 1984, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $8 million, it went on to gross $6 million worldwide.
- Director
- Michael Apted
- Writers
- Ron Koslow
- Release date
- October 26, 1984
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $8 million
- Box office
- $6 million
- Production
- Jaffe-Lansing, Witt/Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
Firstborn cast & crew
Firstborn was directed by Michael Apted and written by Ron Koslow.
The cast features Teri Garr as Wendy, Peter Weller as Sam, Christopher Collet as Jake Livingston, Corey Haim as Brian Livingston, Sarah Jessica Parker as Lisa, and Robert Downey Jr. as Lee.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Michael Small, cinematography is by Ralf D. Bode, and it was produced by Stanley R. Jaffe and Sherry Lansing.
Is Firstborn worth watching?
Firstborn holds an audience score of 6.1/10 from 62 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 43m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Firstborn is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Firstborn
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Cast of Firstborn

Teri Garr
Wendy

Peter Weller
Sam

Christopher Collet
Jake Livingston

Corey Haim
Brian Livingston

Sarah Jessica Parker
Lisa

Robert Downey Jr.
Lee

Chris Gartin
Mr. Rader

James Harper
Mr. Rader

Larry Atlas
Stranger

Ned Eisenberg
Learner Driver (uncredited)
Firstborn — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Firstborn in United States?
Firstborn is streaming on Kanopy in United States.
▸Is Firstborn on Kanopy?
Yes — Firstborn is currently available on Kanopy in United States.
▸What language is Firstborn in?
Firstborn is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Firstborn?
Firstborn runs 1 hours 43 minutes (103 minutes).
▸What is Firstborn rated?
Firstborn is rated PG-13. It holds a 6.1/10 audience score from 62 ratings.











