
The First Time
Seen it?1982 | 100 min | Drama, TV Movie
Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 40 min.
- What might put you off
- Nothing much for most grown-ups.
An emotionally troubled teenage girl drops out of high school and travels with her boyfriend to San Diego, while the girl's mother enlists the help of an old U.S. Navy friend to help find her daughter.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsNot counted
Not enough reviews on record yet
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerWeak
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far
- Buzz & cultural impactWeak
About 2K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Noel Nosseck
- Susan AnspachLucy Dillon
- Jennifer Jason LeighBonnie Dillon
- Peter BartonSteve Kingsley
- Edward WinterCaptain Michael McKenzie
- Alex RoccoJay
- Harriet NelsonCharlotte
- Joe EstevezSailor
- Krista ErricksonKaren
- Terry AlexanderChief Duty Officer
- John AndersonPaul Cooper


