Firstborn (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1984, Firstborn is a thriller and drama film directed by Michael Apted, running about 103 minutes. “Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Firstborn stars Teri Garr as Wendy, Peter Weller as Sam, Christopher Collet as Jake Livingston and Corey Haim as Brian Livingston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Firstborn has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $6.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Firstborn page.
If you liked it. Fans of Firstborn tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Firstborn (1984)?
- In US, Firstborn is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Firstborn worth watching?
- Firstborn holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Firstborn?
- Firstborn stars Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet, Corey Haim and Sarah Jessica Parker.
- When was Firstborn released?
- Firstborn was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 103 minutes.