Dir. Rob Reiner · Starring Madeline Carroll, Callan McAuliffe, Rebecca De Mornay, Anthony Edwards, John Mahoney, Penelope Ann Miller · Music Marc Shaiman
“You never forget your first love.”
RomanceDrama
When Juli meets Bryce in the second grade, she knows it's true love. After spending six years trying to convince Bryce the same, she's ready to give up - until he starts to reconsider.
VIBE
This film feels like a warm, sun-drenched memory of first crushes and the awkward beauty of growing up. Its gentle, dual narrative offers a charming exploration of perspective, innocence, and the unexpected ways hearts connect. It's a sweet, nostalgic journey through young love's tender beginnings.
nostalgicsweetinnocentheartwarmingcharmingsteadyperiod piece charmdual narrativesun-drenched aestheticgentle storytellingyoung lovecoming-of-ageperspectivefamily dynamicsperception vs. reality
based on novel or bookshynessfamily relationshipsunrequited loveneighborteenage boyteenage lovefirst crushyoung loveopposites attractmultiple perspectives1950s1960sbased on young adult novel