First Time Felon (1997): cast, story & where to watch
1997 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1997, First Time Felon is a drama film directed by Charles S. Dutton, running about 110 minutes. “There's his way or the hard way. One guard. One inmate. One chance for redemption.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Inspired by the true story of Greg Yance. In the film, Yance (Epps) is a hood who goes to jail for possession of drugs. He is given a choice: 5 years in jail or a couple of months in boot camp. He chooses boot camp and finds out it is tougher than he thought it would be. He braves it through and comes home a better man. He then has to deal with the real world, and never gives up no matter what the odds.
Who’s in it. First Time Felon stars Omar Epps as Greg Yance, Delroy Lindo as Calhoun, Rachel Ticotin as McBride and Treach as Tyrone (as Treach), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, First Time Felon 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 First Time Felon page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Time Felon tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Time Felon (1997)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Time Felon change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Time Felon worth watching?
- First Time Felon holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Time Felon?
- First Time Felon stars Omar Epps, Delroy Lindo, Rachel Ticotin, Treach and Justin Pierce.
- When was First Time Felon released?
- First Time Felon was released in 1997, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.