Firstborn
1984 · Movie · PG-13 · 103 min · ★ 6.1 · 69% critics
After a divorce, the oldest son feels responsible for keeping his family steady. When his mother’s new boyfriend moves in and starts taking control, the home grows tense, pushing the teen to confront troubling behavior he can no longer ignore.
Also known as Moving In
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Details
- Years
- 1984
- Release date
- 1984-10-26
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG-13
- Runtime
- 103 min
- Critic score
- 69/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.1/10 (62 votes)
About
You may like this if you want a serious 1980s family drama with domestic tension; Not for you if bleak stories about troubled homes feel too heavy.
Pros: strong family tension; emotional performances; realistic teen stress | Cons: downbeat mood; dated moments; frustrating adult choices
Themes
- tension
- little brother
Cast & crew
Teri Garr
as Wendy
Peter Weller
as Sam
Christopher Collet
as Jake Livingston
Corey Haim
as Brian Livingston
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Lisa
Robert Downey Jr.
as Lee
Chris Gartin
as Mr. Rader
James Harper
as Mr. Rader
Larry Atlas
as Stranger
Ned Eisenberg
as Learner Driver (uncredited)
Directed by Michael Apted