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. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV, Hi-YAH and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. 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)?
- In US, First Love is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube TV and Hi-YAH, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- 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.