Where can I watch First Time (2012)?

Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.

Is First Time worth watching?

First Time holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.

Who stars in First Time?

First Time stars AngelaBaby, Mark Chao, Jiang Shan, Cindy Yen and Bai Baihe.

When was First Time released?

First Time was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.

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First Time (2012): cast, story & where to watch

2012 · Film · ★ 7.7

Released in 2012, First Time is a drama, romance and music film directed by Yan Han, running about 102 minutes.

What it’s about. Sonq Shiqiao (Angelababy), 22, lives with her devoted mother, widowed shop owner Zheng Qing (Jiang Shan). Shiqiao, who always dreamed of being a ballet dancer, cannot exert herself physically as she suffers from form of myasthenia, a neuromuscular disease, that her father died of; the medication she takes also causes memory lapses. One day, at a charity fair, she bumps into Gong Ning (Mark Chao), a former high-school friend she always liked, and the two end up dating, despite the initial disapproval of her mother. Gong Ning dropped out of university to spend more time with a rock band he leads; also, his girlfriend, dancer Peng Wei (Cindy Yen), has dumped him because of his inability to focus his life. However, for Shiqiao, Gong Ning is the perfect partner.

Who’s in it. First Time stars AngelaBaby as Sonq Shiqiao, Mark Chao as Gong Ning, Jiang Shan as Zheng Qing, Shiqiao's mother and Cindy Yen as Peng Wei, Gong Ning's ex-girlfriend, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, First Time has been warmly received by audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Time page.

If you liked it. Fans of First Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.

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Where can I watch First Time (2012)?: Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is First Time worth watching?: First Time holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, romance and music. Most viewers rate it highly.
Who stars in First Time?: First Time stars AngelaBaby, Mark Chao, Jiang Shan, Cindy Yen and Bai Baihe.
When was First Time released?: First Time was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.