Firstborn
Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.
1984 • 103 min • Drama · Thriller
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.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 62 Audience · 63 · 100%
Jake, a teenager, struggles to accept his mother's new boyfriend, Sam, who moves in and tries to take over. Jake soon discovers Sam's get-rich-quick schemes involve dangerous illegal activities, forcing him to protect his family.
- Violence & peril
- 4/10
- Language
- 3/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 4/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 2/10
- Scary moments
- 3/10
Heads up
- Teenagers confront an adult involved in illegal drug activities.
- Characters engage in petty theft and other unlawful schemes.
- Some emotional intensity and tense confrontations.
What it models well
- Responsibility for family
- Protecting loved ones
- Standing up for what's right
Talk about it after
- The challenges of blended families and new partners
- The importance of good judgment and identifying risky behavior
- When to seek help from trusted adults or authorities
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Top billed cast
Director: Michael Apted • Crew: Ron Koslow
Trailers & clips
Firstborn 1984 TV trailer
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.2/10 (63)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Box office
- $6,250,994
- IMDb
- tt0087263
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