---
title: "First Kill"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/first-kill-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 410554
imdb_id: "tt5884234"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 97
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 590
content_rating: "R"
---

# First Kill (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/first-kill-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

First Kill is a film first released in 2017. Catalogued under Action, Thriller, Crime. Produced and broadcast by Ingenious Media, Brookstreet Pictures, River Bay Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A small-town police chief races to resolve a high-stakes kidnapping involving a bank robber and hostage."

### Why Watch
- fast-paced narrative
- engaging premise

### Caveats & Content Note
- standard genre tropes
- Tone & Suitability: This film is rated R and contains themes of crime and violence.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, thriller, crime, tense

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Philo, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | YouTube Free | Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Plex, Pluto TV | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Steven C. Miller
- **Networks / Studios**: Ingenious Media, Brookstreet Pictures, River Bay Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bruce Willis** as *Howell*
- **Hayden Christensen** as *Will*
- **Ty Joseph Shelton** as *Danny*
- **Megan Leonard** as *Laura*
- **Gethin Anthony** as *Levi*
- **William DeMeo** as *Richie*
- **Deb G. Girdler** as *Dottie*
- **Tyler Jon Olson** as *Tom*
- **Shea Buckner** as *Charlie*
- **Magi Avila** as *Adele*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the genre?
The film is categorized as action, thriller, and crime.

### Q: When was it released?
The film was released in the United States on July 21, 2017.

### Q: How long is the film?
The runtime is 1 hour and 37 minutes.

### Q: What is the premise?
A police chief attempts to solve a kidnapping involving a bank robber and a young boy.

### Q: What is the rating?
The film carries an R rating.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [First Kill — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/410554)

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*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*