First Love (1970): cast, story & where to watch
1970 · Film · ★ 5.2
Released in 1970, First Love is a drama and romance film directed by Maximilian Schell, running about 89 minutes.
What it’s about. Based on Ivan Turgenev's novella, Erste Liebe is about two young lovers in czarist Russia. One is a 21-year-old woman, the other a young man of sixteen. Things take a tragic turn as the girl (Dominique Sanda as Sanaida) falls in love with the boy's father (Maximilian Schell). This film was nominated for Best Foreign Language Film in 1970's Academy Awards.
Who’s in it. First Love stars John Moulder-Brown as Alexander, Dominique Sanda as Sinaida, Maximilian Schell as Vater and Valentina Cortese as Mutter, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.2/10, First Love has proved divisive with audiences.
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 (1970)?
- 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 5.2 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 John Moulder-Brown, Dominique Sanda, Maximilian Schell, Valentina Cortese and Marius Goring.
- When was First Love released?
- First Love was released in 1970, with a runtime of about 89 minutes.