The First Time

The First Time

2012 · 95 min · EN · PG-13 · 7.0 (2,185 votes)
Dir. Jon Kasdan · Starring Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Craig Roberts, James Frecheville, Victoria Justice, Maggie Elizabeth Jones · Music Alec Puro

“Nervous is normal.”

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A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.

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This film feels like a warm, slightly clumsy embrace of youthful discovery. It's a charming, dialogue-driven exploration of first love's tender awkwardness, wrapped in an earnest, nostalgic glow. The connection between its leads is palpable, making for a genuinely sweet and relatable experience.

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