Firstborn(1984)
Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.
Firstborn Synopsis
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.
Firstborn (1984) is a drama and thriller film directed by Michael Apted, released on October 26, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet and Corey Haim. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 63 ratings.
- Director:
- Michael Apted
- Writers:
- Ron Koslow
- Producers:
- Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas
- Cinematographer:
- Ralf D. Bode
- Composer:
- Michael Small
- Production:
- Jaffe-Lansing, Witt/Thomas Productions, Paramount Pictures
- Budget:
- $8,000,000
- Revenue:
- $6,250,994
- Status:
- Released
Firstborn (1984) Trailer
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Firstborn Cast & Crew
Main cast
Teri Garr
as Wendy
Peter Weller
as Sam
Christopher Collet
as Jake Livingston
Corey Haim
as Brian Livingston
Sarah Jessica Parker
as Lisa
Robert Downey Jr.
as Lee
Chris Gartin
as Mr. Rader
James Harper
as Mr. Rader
Larry Atlas
as Stranger
Ned Eisenberg
as Learner Driver (uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Michael Apted, written by Ron Koslow, produced by Paul Junger Witt and Tony Thomas.
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Firstborn Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 63 ratings.
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Firstborn – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Firstborn online?
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Firstborn (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Firstborn?
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The main cast of Firstborn (1984) includes Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet, Corey Haim and Sarah Jessica Parker. The film was directed by Michael Apted. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Firstborn released?
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Firstborn was released on October 26, 1984 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is Firstborn worth watching?
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Firstborn (1984) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 63 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Firstborn?
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Yes. The official Firstborn trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.