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First Date

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Conned into buying a shady '65 Chrysler, shy teen Mike's (Tyson Brown) eagerly-anticipated first date with the girl-next-door, Kelsey (Shelby Duclos), implodes as he finds himself targeted by criminals, cops, and a crazy cat lady. A night fueled by desire, bullets and burning rubber makes any other first date seem like a walk in the park. Writing and directing duo Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp's action comedy also stars Jesse Janzen, Nicole Berry, Samuel Ademola, Ryan Quinn Adams, Angela Barber, Dave Reimer, Jake Howard, Samantha Laurenti, Scott Noble, Leah Finity, Josh Fesler, and Brandon Kraus.

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Although this First Date might have gone more smoothly, it remains an (occasionally very) funny crime caper -- and an intriguing calling card for debuting co-directors Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp.

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Amy Nicholson New York Times 07/09/2021
B-
A barrage of gunfire and wah-wah guitars, plus a surprising amount of novelty and heart for a film that can feel as if it's a road trip through the directors' inspirations. Go to Full Review Nell Minow Movie Mom 07/08/2021
B-
A loose, episodic story held together by our hopes for Mike and Kelsey. It works better in the first half than the second, as the adventures get wilder and more lethal. Go to Full Review Kimber Myers Los Angeles Times 07/05/2021
There's sweetness ... but it gets lost in a sea of dead bodies and spent shell casings with a bloody climax that takes up too many of its already overlong 103 minutes. Go to Full Review Brittany Patrice Witherspoon Pop Culture Reviews 07/15/2024
2/5
Honestly, anything other than this would’ve been fine. Go to Full Review Cody Dericks Next Best Picture 07/08/2022
6/10
Writer-director pair Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp have constructed a caper of mistakes, mayhem, and misinformation that is both consistently funny and consistently low on energy. Go to Full Review Rich Cline Shadows on the Wall 01/27/2022
2.5/5
High energy levels and a couple of engaging characters help to hold interest even as this action comedy becomes too messy for its own good. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

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Paul G 07/08/2021 Plot was terrible and not enough action for me! See more Ted B @Movieaddicted 04/04/2023 3 stars; This was a combination of a coming-of-age movie and a crime comedy movie. There were some Coen Brother style 'bad guy' characters in the movie that made it a fun movie to kill an evening. See more leos not l @scott73 11/11/2021 it was an comedy then action half then half and it gets dark . while not the funniest flick ive seen it has some moments . i feel bad for this kid while im sure some of us had bad first dates this one is one the worst lol . in the end it can pass a rainy day with nothing else to watch just okay at best See more 11/07/2021 Funniest series of unfortunate events 😂😂😂 See more 07/13/2021 It was a fun independent film. Be prepared for language and violence. See more 07/09/2021 Fun movie. Worth a watch! See more Read all reviews
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Manuel Crosby

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Darren Knapp

Director

Tyson Brown

Mike

Shelby Duclos

Kelsey

Jesse Janzen

The Captain

Nicole Berry

Sergeant Davis

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Synopsis Conned into buying a shady '65 Chrysler, shy teen Mike's (Tyson Brown) eagerly-anticipated first date with the girl-next-door, Kelsey (Shelby Duclos), implodes as he finds himself targeted by criminals, cops, and a crazy cat lady. A night fueled by desire, bullets and burning rubber makes any other first date seem like a walk in the park. Writing and directing duo Manuel Crosby and Darren Knapp's action comedy also stars Jesse Janzen, Nicole Berry, Samuel Ademola, Ryan Quinn Adams, Angela Barber, Dave Reimer, Jake Howard, Samantha Laurenti, Scott Noble, Leah Finity, Josh Fesler, and Brandon Kraus.
Director
Manuel Crosby, Darren Knapp
Producer
Manuel Crosby, Charles Horak, Darren Knapp, Brandon Kraus, Lucky McKee
Screenwriter
Manuel Crosby, Darren Knapp
Distributor
Magnet Releasing
Production Co
Visit Films, Cinexus Pictures
Genre
Comedy, Action, Romance
Original Language
English
Release Date (Theaters)
Jul 2, 2021, Limited
Release Date (Streaming)
Jul 2, 2021
Box Office (Gross USA)
$15.1K
Runtime
1h 43m
Aspect Ratio
Scope (2.35:1)