First Match(2018)
This is HER fight.
First Match Synopsis
Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood decides that wrestling boys is the only way back to her estranged father.
First Match (2018) is a drama film directed by Olivia Newman, released on March 12, 2018 with a runtime of 1h 34m. It stars Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo and Jharrel Jerome. Viewers rate it 6.4 out of 10 across 148 ratings.
- Director:
- Olivia Newman
- Writers:
- Olivia Newman
- Producers:
- Bryan Unkeless, Veronica Nickel, Chanelle Elaine
- Cinematographer:
- Ashley Connor
- Production:
- CreativeBionics, Clubhouse Pictures
- Status:
- Released
First Match (2018) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for First Match before you stream it.
First Match Cast & Crew
Main cast
Elvire Emanuelle
as Monique
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
as Darrel
Colman Domingo
as Coach Castile
Jharrel Jerome
as Omari
Jared Kemp
as Malik
Jeanette Branch
as Nadege
Jimmy Gary Jr.
as Hassan
Kim Ramirez
as Lucila
- Kamika Desrosiers
Kamika Desrosiers
as Nyasa
Antonio Ortiz
as Jorge
Travis Raeburn
as Jamal
- Tyson Sheppard
Tyson Sheppard
as Tyson
Key crew
Directed by Olivia Newman, written by Olivia Newman, produced by Bryan Unkeless, Veronica Nickel and Chanelle Elaine.
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First Match Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.4/10 from 148 ratings.
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First Match – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Match online?
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First Match (2018) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in First Match?
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The main cast of First Match (2018) includes Elvire Emanuelle, Yahya Abdul-Mateen II, Colman Domingo, Jharrel Jerome and Jared Kemp. The film was directed by Olivia Newman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Match released?
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First Match was released on March 12, 2018 and runs for 1h 34m.
Is First Match worth watching?
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First Match (2018) holds an average rating of 6.4 out of 10 from 148 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for First Match?
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Yes. The official First Match trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.