First Desires (1983): cast, story & where to watch
1983 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1983, First Desires is a drama and romance film directed by David Hamilton, running about 93 minutes. “Beautiful innocence cast-away in paradise.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Three teenage girls decide to visit a romantic island and find love. They get shipwrecked and end up on different sides of the island. Each girl begins her own romantic adventure either with a man, a boy or even another girl.
Who’s in it. First Desires stars Monica Broeke as Caroline, Emmanuelle Béart as Hélène, Patrick Bauchau as Jordan and Anja Schüte as Dorothée, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, First Desires has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Desires page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Desires tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Desires (1983)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Desires change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Desires worth watching?
- First Desires holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Desires?
- First Desires stars Monica Broeke, Emmanuelle Béart, Patrick Bauchau, Anja Schüte and Inge Maria Granzow.
- When was First Desires released?
- First Desires was released in 1983, with a runtime of about 93 minutes.