The First Time (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2012, The First Time is a comedy, drama and romance film directed by Jonathan Kasdan, running about 95 minutes. “Nervous is normal.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Dave, a high school senior, spends most of his time pining away over a girl he can’t have. Aubrey, a junior with artistic aspirations, has a hot boyfriend who doesn’t quite understand her or seem to care. Although they go to different schools, Dave and Aubrey find themselves at the same party. When both head outside to get some air, they meet. A casual conversation sparks an instant connection, and, over the course of a weekend, things turn magical, romantic, complicated, and funny as Aubrey and Dave discover what it's like to fall in love for the first time.
Who’s in it. The First Time stars Dylan O'Brien as Dave Hodgman, Britt Robertson as Aubrey Miller, Craig Roberts as Simon Daldry and James Frecheville as Ronny, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The First Time has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $22.8K at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on MGM Plus 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 The First Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Time (2012)?
- In US, The First Time is available to stream on MGM Plus, 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 The First Time worth watching?
- The First Time holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Time?
- The First Time stars Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Craig Roberts, James Frecheville and Victoria Justice.
- When was The First Time released?
- The First Time was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.