The First Time (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film
Released in 1982, The First Time is a drama film directed by Noel Nosseck, running about 100 minutes.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The First Time stars Susan Anspach as Lucy Dillon, Jennifer Jason Leigh as Bonnie Dillon, Peter Barton as Steve Kingsley and Edward Winter as Captain Michael McKenzie, among others.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, YouTube TV and MGM Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Time (1982)?
- In US, The First Time is available to stream on MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and YouTube TV. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Who stars in The First Time?
- The First Time stars Susan Anspach, Jennifer Jason Leigh, Peter Barton, Edward Winter and Alex Rocco.
- When was The First Time released?
- The First Time was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.