The First Night (1958): cast, story & where to watch
1958 · Film · ★ 6.3
Released in 1958, The First Night is a drama and romance film directed by Georges Franju, running about 21 minutes.
What it’s about. A residential area schoolboy discovers the odd universe of the Parisian metro. At one point, he glimpses the beautiful face of a blond-haired girl. Later on, he falls asleep and possibly dreams his first love dream…
Who’s in it. The First Night stars Pierre Devis as El muchacho and Lisbeth Persson as La rubia del metro.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.3/10, The First Night has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Night page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Night tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Night (1958)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Night change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The First Night worth watching?
- The First Night holds an audience score of 6.3 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 The First Night?
- The First Night stars Pierre Devis and Lisbeth Persson.
- When was The First Night released?
- The First Night was released in 1958, with a runtime of about 21 minutes.