First Love (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 1959, First Love is a drama and romance film directed by Mario Camerini, running about 95 minutes.
What it’s about. Ugo meets the 18-year-old Renata in the hostel where she is staying. He falls in love with and leaves with her for several romantic places until the money ends. Ugo will try to get the girl engaged on a local TV station, but Renata falls in love with a manager.
Who’s in it. First Love stars Carla Gravina as Betty, Lorella De Luca as Francesca, Raf Mattioli as Piero and Geronimo Meynier as Giggi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, First Love 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 Love page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Love tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Love (1959)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Love change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Love worth watching?
- First Love holds an audience score of 5.5 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 Love?
- First Love stars Carla Gravina, Lorella De Luca, Raf Mattioli, Geronimo Meynier and Christine Kaufmann.
- When was First Love released?
- First Love was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.