First Love, Last Rites
“Falling in love is the easy part.”
Synopsis
Passion and infatuation ignite as two lovers flounder through their "first time" in this alarmingly sexy film set in the Louisiana bayou. Joey and Sissel are a young misguided couple trying desperately to make their way through their first intense relationship. Blinded by sexual attraction, they become oblivious to everything around them. But when forced far great than themselves threaten their idyllic existence, each must learn to cope with heart-wrenching pain and loss.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
August 7, 1998
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$300K
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$41K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.14x
-$259K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jesse Peretz
- Screenplay & Story
- David Ryan
- Original Score
- Nathan Larson, Craig Wedren
- Original Title
- First Love, Last Rites
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Production Budget
- $300K
- Worldwide Gross
- $41K
- Production Studios
- Toast Films, Forensic Films, Strand Releasing
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jesse Peretz
David Ryan, Ian McEwan, Jesse Peretz
Nathan Larson, Craig Wedren
Tom Richmond
James Lyons
Scott Macaulay, Herbert Beigel, Robin O'Hara, Jeffrey Kusama-Hinte, Amanda Temple
Department Leadership Roster
Scott Macaulay
Producer
Herbert Beigel
Producer
David Ryan
Screenplay
Nathan Larson
Original Music Composer
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Robin O'Hara
Producer
Craig Wedren
Original Music Composer
Dan Estabrook
Production Design
James Lyons
Editor
Jesse Peretz
Director
Jesse Peretz
Writer
David Ryan
Writer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About First Love, Last Rites
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is First Love, Last Rites about?
Passion and infatuation ignite as two lovers flounder through their "first time" in this alarmingly sexy film set in the Louisiana bayou. Joey and Sissel are a young misguided couple trying desperately to make their way through their first intense relationship. Blinded by sexual attraction, they become oblivious to everything around them. But when forced far great than themselves threaten their idyllic existence, each must learn to cope with heart-wrenching pain and loss.
Who directed First Love, Last Rites?
First Love, Last Rites was directed by Jesse Peretz.
Who stars in First Love, Last Rites?
The principal cast of First Love, Last Rites includes Giovanni Ribisi, Natasha Gregson Wagner, Robert John Burke, Jeannetta Arnette, Donal Logue.
When was First Love, Last Rites released and how long is it?
First Love, Last Rites was released in 1998 with a total runtime of 1h 34m.
What was the box office and production budget of First Love, Last Rites?
First Love, Last Rites had a reported production budget of $300K and grossed $41K at the worldwide box office (0.14 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for First Love, Last Rites?
The original motion picture soundtrack for First Love, Last Rites was composed by Nathan Larson, Craig Wedren.
What is the age rating and content advisory for First Love, Last Rites?
First Love, Last Rites holds official age classifications: US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).