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Firstborn (1984)

PG-13 · 1984-10-26 · 1h 43m · EN
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Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.

Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities.

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Michael AptedDirectorRon KoslowWriter
Budget
$8M
Box office
$6.3M

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Teri GarrTeri GarrWendyPeter WellerPeter WellerSamChristopher ColletChristopher ColletJake LivingstonCorey HaimCorey HaimBrian LivingstonSarah Jessica ParkerSarah Jessica ParkerLisaRobert Downey Jr.Robert Downey Jr.LeeChris GartinChris GartinMr. RaderJames HarperJames HarperMr. RaderNed EisenbergNed EisenbergLearner Driver (uncredited)Larry AtlasLarry AtlasStranger

Keywords

TeenagerTensionLittle brother

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · DramaTheme affinityTeenager · Tension · Little BrotherDialogue densityDramaDirector preference73568Actor preference98331 · 105843 · 4109Country preferenceUs

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What is Firstborn about?

Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam, who always seems to be trying some new way to get rich quick, and declares he's the man of the house now, Jake puts up with it. Until he discovers Sam's illegal activities.

How long is Firstborn?

Firstborn has a runtime of 103 minutes.

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