The First Time

Name: The First Time
Genre: Drama, Comedy, Romance
Released: 2012-10-19
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Rating: 7
Cast: Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Craig Roberts, James Frecheville, Victoria Justice

2012·Movie·PG-13·95 min·★ 7.0(2,162)

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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.

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About The First Time

The First Time is a 2012 English-language drama, comedy and romance film directed by Jon Kasdan. The cast is led by Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Craig Roberts. It has a runtime of 1h 35m. Viewers rate it 7.0/10 across 2200 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on MGM Plus, YouTube Free, Tubi TV.

The First Time was produced by Destination Films and Samuel Goldwyn Films and made in United States of America. It was released on October 19, 2012, and carries a PG-13 certification. Made on a budget of about $2 million, it went on to gross $0 million worldwide.

Director: Jon Kasdan
Writers: Jon Kasdan
Release date: October 19, 2012
Original language: English
Age rating: PG-13
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Budget: $2 million
Box office: $0 million
Production: Destination Films, Samuel Goldwyn Films

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The First Time cast & crew

The First Time was directed by Jon Kasdan and written by Jon Kasdan.

The cast features Dylan O'Brien as Dave Hodgman, Britt Robertson as Aubrey Miller, Craig Roberts as Simon Daldry, James Frecheville as Ronny, Victoria Justice as Jane Harmon, and Maggie Elizabeth Jones as Stella.

Behind the camera, the score was composed by Alec Puro, cinematography is by Rhet Bear, and it was produced by Martin Shafer and Liz Glotzer.

Is The First Time worth watching?

The First Time holds an audience score of 7.0/10 from 2,162 ratings, a solidly received drama films.

At 1h 35m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy drama, comedy, and romance, The First Time is worth a place on your watchlist.

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