Firstborn
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.
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Streaming now in the United States on Kanopy.
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Firstborn 1984 TV trailer
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Frequently asked questions about Firstborn
Where can I watch Firstborn in the United States?
Firstborn is available to stream on Kanopy in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Can I watch Firstborn for free?
Firstborn streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for Firstborn?
Firstborn scores 6.2 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in Firstborn?
Firstborn stars Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet, Corey Haim, and Sarah Jessica Parker. Michael Apted is the director.
How long is Firstborn?
Firstborn runs 1h 43m (103 minutes).
When did Firstborn come out?
Firstborn was released on October 26, 1984.
Which studio made Firstborn?
Firstborn was produced by Jaffe-Lansing, Witt/Thomas Productions, and Paramount Pictures in the United States.
What was the budget for Firstborn?
Firstborn was made on a budget of $8,000,000.
How much did Firstborn make at the box office?
Firstborn grossed $6,250,994 worldwide, against a budget of $8,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.