The First Time
2012 · Movie · PG-13 · 95 min · ★ 7.0 · 53% critics
A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party. As their feelings grow, they navigate awkward conversations and the pressure of who they are and what they want.
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Details
- Years
- 2012
- Release date
- 2012-10-19
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Max quality
- HD
- Critic score
- 53/100
- TMDB rating
- 7.0/10 (2,158 votes)
About
If you want a relationship-focused teen romance with lots of real-feeling talk and chemistry, The First Time is likely your kind of movie; Not for you if you only want big laughs or a slow-burn build, and you may prefer 10 Things I Hate About You or Nick and Norah's Infinite Playlist instead.
Pros: charming teen romance; relatable conversations; fresh chemistry | Cons: uneven writing; fast timeline; mixed performances
Themes
- virgin
- high school
- first love
- awkwardness
Cast & crew
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
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
as Stella
Halston Sage
as Brianna
Lamarcus Tinker
as Big Corporation
Joshua Malina
as Aubrey's Dad
Christine Taylor
as Aubrey's Mom
Directed by Jon Kasdan