Question 1

What age is Firstborn appropriate for?

Accepted Answer

Movie Knight rates Firstborn (1984) best from about age 13. 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.

Question 2

What is Firstborn rated?

Accepted Answer

Firstborn (1984) is rated PG-13. Movie Knight only lists family-appropriate titles, so nothing rated R or above appears on the site.

Question 3

Is there anything to watch out for in Firstborn?

Accepted Answer

Teenagers confront an adult involved in illegal drug activities.; Characters engage in petty theft and other unlawful schemes.; Some emotional intensity and tense confrontations.. Violence is moderate, language is mild, scary moments are mild, romance or sensuality is mild, and substance use is moderate.

Question 4

What are the positive themes in Firstborn?

Accepted Answer

Responsibility for family; Protecting loved ones; Standing up for what's right.

Question 5

What can families talk about after watching Firstborn?

Accepted Answer

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.

Question 6

Where can I watch Firstborn?

Accepted Answer

Firstborn (1984) is available on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Amazon Video, Kanopy. Movie Knight links straight to each option on the title page.

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