---
title: "My First Love"
year: 1988
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/my-first-love-1988"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 401896
imdb_id: "tt0095686"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 93
community_rating: 9.5
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "NR"
---

# My First Love (1988) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/my-first-love-1988

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: My First Love
Year: 1988
Release Date (US): 12/04/1988
Genres: Romance, Drama, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 33m
Plot:
Widow Jean Miller thinks she's ready for a new romance with her high school sweetheart, Sam Morrissey.
Sam Morrissey is a physician of considerable means.
They haven't seen each other for thirty-five years.
A high school reunion leads to a twilight romance.
Obstacle: Sam's 39-year-old girlfriend, Claire, who is described as very attractive and very together.
Cast: Bea Arthur, Richard Kiley, Joan Van Ark.
Director: Gilbert Cates.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): My First Love is a 1988 television movie categorized as a romance and drama. (15 words)

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Pluto TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Tubi TV, Amazon MX Player | Amazon Video |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | Tubi TV | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Gilbert Cates
- **Networks / Studios**: The Avnet/Kerner Company

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Bea Arthur** as *Jean Miller*
- **Richard Kiley** as *Sam Morrissey*
- **Joan Van Ark** as *Claire Thomas*
- **Barbara Barrie** as *Ruth Waxman*
- **Anne Francis** as *Terry*
- **Richard Herd** as *Chet Townsend*
- **Edith Fields** as *Marion*
- **Kate Charleson** as *Barbara*
- **Julia Meade** as *Chris Baker*
- **Tom Fridley** as *Ray McDonald*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch My First Love online?
My First Love is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Amazon Video, Pluto TV. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is My First Love worth watching?
My First Love holds a community rating of 9.5/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Romance, Drama for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie My First Love and when was it released?
My First Love is a feature film with a runtime of 93 minutes. It was released in 1988. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed My First Love?
My First Love was directed by Gilbert Cates.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [My First Love — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/401896)
- [My First Love (1988 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/My_First_Love_(1988_film))
- [My First Love (TV Movie 1988) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0095686/fullcredits/cast)
- [My First Love (1988) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/401896-my-first-love/cast)
- [My First Love (1988) Cast & Crew | Moviefone](https://www.moviefone.com/movie/my-first-love/1048747/credits/)
- [A Short Film About Love (1988) directed by Krzysztof Kieślowski • Reviews, film + cast • Letterboxd](https://letterboxd.com/)

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