

First Love
2019, Japanese. Directed by Takashi Miike.
One night in Tokyo, Leo, a young boxer, meets his first love, Monica, an imprisoned sex worker. Caught up in a drug-smuggling scheme, they find themselves pursued by a corrupt cop, a yakuza, his nemesis, and a female assassin.
- Runtime
- 1h 48m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Japanese
- Rated
- R
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Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 351 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch First Love
First Love is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, and Hi-YAH in India.
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Details
- Released
- 31 May 2019
- Original title
- 初恋
- Country
- Japan, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Masaru Nakamura, Muneyuki Kii
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First Love: quick answers
Is First Love worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 351 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is First Love?
First Love runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).
Does First Love have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for First Love. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
First Love parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
First Love is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is First Love on?
First Love is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, MUBI, and Hi-YAH in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like First Love?
If you liked First Love, try Showdown in Little Tokyo, Shark Skin Man and Peach Hip Girl, Accident Man: Hitman's Holiday.
Who directed First Love?
First Love (2019) was directed by Takashi Miike and stars Masataka Kubota, Nao Omori, Shota Sometani.