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Director:

Michael Apted

Writer:

Ron Koslow (writer)

Contact:

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Release Date:

26 October 1984 (USA) more

Genre:

Drama more

Tagline:

Fifteen. At a time when most kids need to dream, Jake Livingston had to wake up. more

Plot:

Because he's the oldest, Jake has been the man of the house, since his parents divorce. When Mom starts seeing Sam... more | add synopsis

Awards:

1 nomination more

NewsDesk:

Robert Downey Jr.
 (From The Hollywood News. 16 December 2008, 7:32 PM, PST)

User Comments:

A Very Well-Done Film more (25 total)


Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Teri Garr ... Wendy

Peter Weller ... Sam
Christopher Collet ... Jake Livingston
Corey Haim ... Brian Livingston

Sarah Jessica Parker ... Lisa

Robert Downey Jr. ... Lee

Christopher Gartin ... Adam

James Harper ... Mr. Roder
Richard Brandon ... Alan Livingston (Dad)
Gayle Harbor ... Joanne
Ellen Barber ... Wendy's Girlfriend Pat
Richard E. Szlasa ... Coach Gant
Beverly May ... Mrs. Mercer
Brian Lima ... Robby

J.D. Roth ... Ken
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Additional Details

Also Known As:

First Born
Moving In (Europe: English title) (video title)
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Runtime:

103 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color (Technicolor)

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1 more

Sound Mix:

Mono


Fun Stuff

Quotes:

Jake: Did you spit in this?
Brian: No, I forgot.
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Soundtrack:

Politics of Dancing more


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A Very Well-Done Film, 8 August 2001
Author: bethster2000

This has always been one of my favorite films. It is very well acted, with great performances from Peter Weller, Terri Garr, and especially Christopher Collet (I would have expected to see more acting credits for him). I really like its unflinching look at the consequences of divorce, from the sadness of the kids to the vulnerability of the mother. Look for a young Sarah Jessica Parker, Robert Downey Jr., and Corey Haim in supporting roles.

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