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The First Time

The First Time

Nervous is normal.

20127.01h 35m

Overview

A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.

Directed by Jon Kasdan
Written by Jon Kasdan
Produced by Martin Shafer, Liz Glotzer
Box OfficeBudget: $2.0MRevenue: $93K

Top Cast

Dylan O'Brien

Dylan O'Brien

Dave Hodgman

Britt Robertson

Britt Robertson

Aubrey Miller

Craig Roberts

Craig Roberts

Simon Daldry

James Frecheville

James Frecheville

Ronny

Victoria Justice

Victoria Justice

Jane Harmon

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Maggie Elizabeth Jones

Stella

Halston Sage

Halston Sage

Brianna

Lamarcus Tinker

Lamarcus Tinker

Big Corporation

Joshua Malina

Joshua Malina

Aubrey's Dad

Christine Taylor

Christine Taylor

Aubrey's Mom

Themes & Keywords

virginhigh schoolfirst loveawkwardness

About The First Time

The First Time is a drama, comedy, romance film released in 2012 exploring themes of virgin, high school, first love, awkwardness. Directed by Jon Kasdan, it stars Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Craig Roberts. A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.

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