The First Time (2012)
Two high schoolers navigate witty banter and wholesome attraction after a chance encounter at a party.
A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.
How intense is The First Time?
The First Time has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is measured, and it is a date-night pick and a comfort watch. The humor runs dry and wholesome. Rated PG-13.
What The First Time feels like
- Tone
- feel goodromantic
- Pace
- Measured
- Humor
- dry and witty, wholesome
- Best for
- Date nightComfort watch
Where to stream The First Time
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 15, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The First Time for you?
Is The First Time scary?
No. The First Time is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The First Time gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is The First Time sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The First Time OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is The First Time?
The First Time runs 1h 35m.
Where can I stream The First Time?
The First Time is streaming on MGM+, YouTube (free) and Tubi.
Does The First Time have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
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