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Director:
Michael Apted
Writer:
Ron Koslow (writer)
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Release Date:
26 October 1984 (USA) more
Genre:
Drama more
Tagline:
Fifteen. At a time when most kids need to dream, Jake Livingston had to wake up. more
Plot:
Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam... more | add synopsis
Awards:
1 nomination more
NewsDesk:
Robert Downey Jr.
 (From The Hollywood News. 16 December 2008, 7:32 PM, PST)

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80's dramatic gold more

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Teri Garr ... Wendy

Peter Weller ... Sam
Christopher Collet ... Jake Livingston
Corey Haim ... Brian Livingston

Sarah Jessica Parker ... Lisa

Robert Downey Jr. ... Lee

Christopher Gartin ... Adam

James Harper ... Mr. Roder
Richard Brandon ... Alan Livingston (Dad)
Gayle Harbor ... Joanne
Ellen Barber ... Wendy's Girlfriend Pat
Richard E. Szlasa ... Coach Gant
Beverly May ... Mrs. Mercer
Brian Lima ... Robby

J.D. Roth ... Ken
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Additional Details

Also Known As:
First Born
Moving In (Europe: English title) (video title)
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Runtime:
103 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Mono

Fun Stuff

Quotes:
Sam: What's with you, Jake, why's everything such a bummer with you? more
Soundtrack:
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1 out of 2 people found the following comment useful:-
80's dramatic gold, 14 May 2007
Author: agent-too from Portland, OR

If you're an 80's film buff, you couldn't ask for anything better than Firstborn. Peter Weller being creepier than creepy, Cory Haim being earnest, Sarah Jessica Parker being mousy, and Teri Garr addicted to coke. Does it get any better? I found the film looking for more Christopher Collet flicks (he's the dreamy 13-year-old Paul of Sleepaway Camp), and he knocks this role out of the park as an engaging and increasingly troubled teen trying to keep his family together. Though the subject matter is a little heavy, Apted keeps you riveted, and Firstborn proves itself to be a heartfelt and endearing look at a family ripped apart. Not only is this Corey Haim's first film, but the entire cast is outstanding. Do yourself a favor and see it.

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