Never on the First Night
2014, French. Directed by Mélissa Drigeard.
Julie, a woman who is unlucky in love despite her bubbly demeanor. Her job at a bookstore takes an interesting twist when she discovers a book titled "Happiness Can Be Learned," and she sets out to fix her love life once and for all.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- French
- Rated
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- Released
- 1 January 2014
- Original title
- Jamais le premier soir
- Country
- France
- Written by
- Mélissa Drigeard, Vincent Juillet
- Box office
- $7.3M
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Never on the First Night: quick answers
Is Never on the First Night worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.1/10 from 302 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Never on the First Night?
Never on the First Night runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does Never on the First Night have a post-credits scene?
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Never on the First Night parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
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Which OTT platform is Never on the First Night on?
Never on the First Night isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 January 2014. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like Never on the First Night?
If you liked Never on the First Night, try Secret Summer, Love Potion No. 9, This Means War.
Who directed Never on the First Night?
Never on the First Night (2014) was directed by Mélissa Drigeard and stars Alexandra Lamy, Mélanie Doutey, Julie Ferrier.