For the First Time (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1959, For the First Time is a drama and romance film directed by Rudolph Maté, running about 92 minutes. “His new singing romance!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. In this musical, a tempermental opera singer falls in love with a hearing-impaired young woman.
Who’s in it. For the First Time stars Mario Lanza as Tonio Costa, Johanna von Koczian as Christa, Zsa Zsa Gabor as Gloria de Vadnuz and Kurt Kasznar as Ladislas Tabory, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, For the First Time has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and Cultpix 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 For the First Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of For the First Time tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch For the First Time (1959)?
- In US, For the First Time is available to stream on YouTube TV and Cultpix, 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 For the First Time worth watching?
- For the First Time holds an audience score of 6.4 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 For the First Time?
- For the First Time stars Mario Lanza, Johanna von Koczian, Zsa Zsa Gabor, Kurt Kasznar and Hans Söhnker.
- When was For the First Time released?
- For the First Time was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 92 minutes.