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First Love, Last Rites

R19981h 34mJesse Peretz
IMDb 5.6 · Rotten Tomatoes 40%

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"Falling in love is the easy part."

Passion and infatuation ignite as two lovers flounder through their "first time" in this alarmingly sexy film set in the Louisiana bayou. Joey and Sissel are a young misguided couple trying desperately to make their way through their first intense relationship. Blinded by sexual attraction, they become oblivious to everything around them. But when forced far great than themselves threaten their idyllic existence, each must learn to cope with heart-wrenching pain and loss.

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What is First Love, Last Rites (1998) about?

Passion and infatuation ignite as two lovers flounder through their "first time" in this alarmingly sexy film set in the Louisiana bayou. Joey and Sissel are a young misguided couple trying desperately to make their way through their first intense relationship. Blinded by sexual attraction, they become oblivious to everything around them. But when forced far great than themselves threaten their…

Who stars in First Love, Last Rites?

First Love, Last Rites stars Giovanni Ribisi (Joey), Natasha Gregson Wagner (Sissel), Robert John Burke (Henry), Jeannetta Arnette (Sissel's Mom), Donal Logue (Red). The film was directed by Jesse Peretz.

How long is First Love, Last Rites?

First Love, Last Rites has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1998. It is rated R.

Is First Love, Last Rites worth watching?

First Love, Last Rites holds an IMDb rating of 5.6/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 40. Fans of Drama are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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