First Love (2019): cast, story & where to watch
2019 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2019, First Love is an action, comedy, thriller and drama film directed by Takashi Miike, running about 108 minutes.
What it’s about. Set over one night in Tokyo, we follow Leo, a young boxer down on his luck as he meets his ‘first love’ Monica, a call-girl and an addict but still innocent. But, little does Leo know, Monica is unwittingly caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme, and the two are pursued through the night by a corrupt cop, a yakuza, his nemesis, and a female assassin sent by the Chinese Triads. All their fates intertwine in spectacular Miike style, at his most fun and anarchic.
Who’s in it. First Love stars Masataka Kubota as Leo Katsuragi, Nao Omori as Ōtomo, Shota Sometani as Kase and Sakurako Konishi as Monica, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, 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 Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Love (2019)?
- 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 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, thriller and drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Love?
- First Love stars Masataka Kubota, Nao Omori, Shota Sometani, Sakurako Konishi and Becky.
- When was First Love released?
- First Love was released in 2019, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.