My First Love(1988)
A high school reunion leads to a twilight romance.
My First Love Synopsis
Widow Jean Miller thinks she's ready for a new romance with her high school sweetheart, Sam Morrissey, a physician of considerable means. The only thing standing in the way of rekindling this first love is the presence of his very attractive, very together 39-year-old girlfriend, Claire.
My First Love (1988) is a romance, drama and tv movie film directed by Gilbert Cates, released on December 4, 1988 with a runtime of 1h 33m. It stars Bea Arthur, Richard Kiley, Joan Van Ark and Barbara Barrie. Viewers rate it 9.5 out of 10 across 2 ratings.
- Director:
- Gilbert Cates
- Writers:
- Ed Kaplan
- Producers:
- Gail Mutrux
- Cinematographer:
- Tom Houghton
- Composer:
- Alf Clausen
- Production:
- The Avnet/Kerner Company
- Status:
- Released
My First Love Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bea Arthur
as Jean Miller
Richard Kiley
as Sam Morrissey
Joan Van Ark
as Claire Thomas
Barbara Barrie
as Ruth Waxman
Anne Francis
as Terry
Richard Herd
as Chet Townsend
- Edith Fields
Edith Fields
as Marion
- Kate Charleson
Kate Charleson
as Barbara
Julia Meade
as Chris Baker
Tom Fridley
as Ray McDonald
Lewis Arquette
as Mark Grossman
- Susan Johnson
Susan Johnson
as Bernice (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Gilbert Cates, written by Ed Kaplan, produced by Gail Mutrux.
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My First Love Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 9.5/10 from 2 ratings.
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My First Love – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch My First Love online?
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My First Love (1988) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in My First Love?
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The main cast of My First Love (1988) includes Bea Arthur, Richard Kiley, Joan Van Ark, Barbara Barrie and Anne Francis. The film was directed by Gilbert Cates. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was My First Love released?
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My First Love was released on December 4, 1988 and runs for 1h 33m.
Is My First Love worth watching?
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My First Love (1988) holds an average rating of 9.5 out of 10 from 2 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy romance, drama and tv movie films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.