Firstborn
Seen it?1984 | 103 min | Drama, Thriller
Monday Morning Maybeearly ratingWhy it’s a Monday Morning Maybe
With just 36% on Rotten Tomatoes and a box office loss, 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 likes to be kept guessing. If you loved The Client, start here.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 43 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsWeak
36% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$6 million worldwide on a $8 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 46K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Michael Apted
- Teri GarrWendy
- Peter WellerSam
- Christopher ColletJake Livingston
- Corey HaimBrian Livingston
- Sarah Jessica ParkerLisa
- Robert Downey Jr.Lee
- Chris GartinMr. Rader
- James HarperMr. Rader
- Larry AtlasStranger
- Ned EisenbergLearner Driver (uncredited)