First Match (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 2018, First Match is a drama film directed by Olivia Newman, running about 94 minutes. “This is HER fight.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood decides that wrestling boys is the only way back to her estranged father.
Who’s in it. First Match stars Elvire Emanuelle as Monique, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II as Darrel, Colman Domingo as Coach Castile and Jharrel Jerome as Omari, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, First Match has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Match page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Match tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Match (2018)?
- In US, First Match is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Match worth watching?
- First Match holds an audience score of 6.4 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 Match?
- First Match stars Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo, Jharrel Jerome and Jared Kemp.
- When was First Match released?
- First Match was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.