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Firstborn

Firstborn

Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.

19846.11h 43mPG-13

Overview

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.

Directed by Michael Apted
Written by Ron Koslow
Produced by Paul Junger Witt, Tony Thomas
Box OfficeBudget: $8.0MRevenue: $6.3M

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Top Cast

Teri Garr

Teri Garr

Wendy

Peter Weller

Peter Weller

Sam

Christopher Collet

Christopher Collet

Jake Livingston

Corey Haim

Corey Haim

Brian Livingston

Sarah Jessica Parker

Sarah Jessica Parker

Lisa

Robert Downey Jr.

Robert Downey Jr.

Lee

Chris Gartin

Chris Gartin

Mr. Rader

James Harper

James Harper

Mr. Rader

Larry Atlas

Larry Atlas

Stranger

Ned Eisenberg

Ned Eisenberg

Learner Driver (uncredited)

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tensionlittle brother

About Firstborn

Firstborn is a drama, thriller film released in 1984 exploring themes of tension, little brother. Directed by Michael Apted, it stars Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet. 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.

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