The First Date (1960): cast, story & where to watch
1960 · Film · ★ 5.3

Released in 1960, The First Date is a drama and romance film directed by Iskra Babich, running about 91 minutes.
What it’s about. Alexey and Valentina met in the tourist camp on Seliger, and after two weeks they celebrated their wedding. Returning to the family, the young couple faced the first difficulties. Both parents didn't like the willfulness of the young - and there were problems with housing. They started a constant quarrels. The young soon agreed that their wedding was premature ...
Who’s in it. The First Date stars Lidiya Shaporenko as Valya, Georgiy Yumatov as Aleksei, Valentin Grachev as Mitya and Afanasi Kochetkov as Pavel, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, The First Date has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Date page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Date tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Date (1960)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First Date change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The First Date worth watching?
- The First Date holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Date?
- The First Date stars Lidiya Shaporenko, Georgiy Yumatov, Valentin Grachev, Afanasi Kochetkov and Olga Markina.
- When was The First Date released?
- The First Date was released in 1960, with a runtime of about 91 minutes.