# The First Time (2012)

> A hesitant high-school romantic triangle becomes an earnest first-love story when Dave discovers that the artistic girl helping him pursue Jane may be the person he truly wants.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/59769

## Facts

- Runtime: 95 min
- Genres: Drama, Comedy, Romance
- Director: Jon Kasdan
- Cast: Dylan O'Brien, Britt Robertson, Craig Roberts, James Frecheville, Victoria Justice, Maggie Elizabeth Jones, Halston Sage, Lamarcus Tinker
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1763303/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: brisk
- Intensity: mild
- Complexity: simple
- Violence: mild
- Mood: sweet, witty, awkward, date night, lazy weekend

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