The First Time
“Nervous is normal.”
Synopsis
A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Official TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2012-10-10
Top Cast
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Dylan O'Brien
Dave Hodgman
Britt Robertson
Aubrey Miller
Craig Roberts
Simon Daldry
James Frecheville
Ronny
Victoria Justice
Jane Harmon
Maggie Elizabeth Jones
Stella
Halston Sage
Brianna
Lamarcus Tinker
Big Corporation
Joshua Malina
Aubrey's Dad
Christine Taylor
Aubrey's Mom
Molly C. Quinn
Erica #1
Matthew Fahey
Brendan Meltzer
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 19, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$93K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$1.9M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Jon Kasdan
- Screenplay & Story
- Jon Kasdan
- Original Score
- Alec Puro
- Original Title
- The First Time
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $2M
- Worldwide Gross
- $93K
- Production Studios
- Destination Films, Samuel Goldwyn Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Jon Kasdan
Jon Kasdan
Alec Puro
Rhet Bear
Hugh Ross
Liz Glotzer, Martin Shafer, Carol Fuchs, Liah Kim
Department Leadership Roster
Jon Kasdan
Writer
Jon Kasdan
Director
Alec Puro
Original Music Composer
Michele Posch
Costume Design
Liz Glotzer
Producer
Martin Shafer
Producer
Rhet Bear
Director of Photography
Keith P. Cunningham
Production Design
Hugh Ross
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The First Time
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The First Time about?
A spark of attraction smolders, then ignites, between two teens from different high schools who meet by chance at a party.
Who directed The First Time?
The First Time was directed by Jon Kasdan.
Who stars in The First Time?
The principal cast of The First Time includes Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Craig Roberts, James Frecheville, Victoria Justice.
When was The First Time released and how long is it?
The First Time was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of The First Time?
The First Time had a reported production budget of $2M and grossed $93K at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for The First Time?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The First Time was composed by Alec Puro.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The First Time?
The First Time holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).