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Firstborn

PG-13

“Jake Livingston had to grow up fast... because his mother didn't.”

1984·103 min·Released
Studio: Jaffe-Lansing, Paramount Pictures, Witt/Thomas Productions
6.1TMDb
6.2IMDb
Available on
Kanopy
Theatrical Oct 26, 1984
Nexus ms8976TMDb 54752IMDb tt0087263
🇺🇸
USA · English · USA
DramaThriller

Overview

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.

Trailer

Crew

DirectorMichael Apted
WriterRon Koslow

Cast

Teri Garr
Teri Garr
Wendy
Peter Weller
Peter Weller
Sam
Christopher Collet
Christopher Collet
Jake Livingston
Corey Haim
Corey Haim
Brian Livingston
Sarah Jessica Parker
Sarah Jessica Parker
Lisa
Robert Downey Jr.
Robert Downey Jr.
Lee
Chris Gartin
Chris Gartin
Mr. Rader
James Harper
James Harper
Mr. Rader
Larry Atlas
Larry Atlas
Stranger
Ned Eisenberg
Ned Eisenberg
Learner Driver (uncredited)

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Keywords

tensionlittle brother

Details

Budget
$8M
Revenue
$6M
TMDb Votes
62
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026