Married for the First Time (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1979, Married for the First Time is a romance film directed by Iosif Kheifits, running about 99 minutes.
What it’s about. According to the story of the same name by Pavel Nilin. At 20, Tonya gave birth to a daughter — alone, without a husband. At 30 — personal happiness became an unattainable dream. She devoted herself to her beloved daughter. But at the age of 40, life seemed to make a circle and return to its starting point. There is nothing left to lose — which means you can take a chance, start all over again. Mom is married for the first time, and it’s hard for a selfish daughter to put up with this...
Who’s in it. Married for the First Time stars Evgeniya Glushenko as Tonya, Nikolai Volkov Ml. as Yefim Yemelyanovich, Valentina Telichkina as Galya and Svetlana Smirnova as Tamara, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, Married for the First Time has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Married for the First Time page.
If you liked it. Fans of Married for the First Time tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Your Name., Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge and Cinema Paradiso.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Married for the First Time (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Married for the First Time change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Married for the First Time worth watching?
- Married for the First Time holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Married for the First Time?
- Married for the First Time stars Evgeniya Glushenko, Nikolai Volkov Ml., Valentina Telichkina, Svetlana Smirnova and Igor Starygin.
- When was Married for the First Time released?
- Married for the First Time was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.