First Love (1977): cast, story & where to watch
1977 · Film · ★ 3.3
Released in 1977, First Love is a drama and romance film directed by Joan Darling, running about 92 minutes. “Why doesn't anyone tell you there's a difference between making love and being in love?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. College soccer player falls hard for a campus beauty, who is the mistress of an older married attorney.
Who’s in it. First Love stars William Katt as Elgin Smith, Susan Dey as Caroline Hedges, John Heard as David Bonner and Beverly D'Angelo as Shelley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.3/10, First Love has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Love (1977)?
- In US, First Love is available to 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 3.3 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 William Katt, Susan Dey, John Heard, Beverly D'Angelo and Robert Loggia.
- When was First Love released?
- First Love was released in 1977, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.