Firstborn

Following the divorce of his parents, a teenage boy named Jake has acted as the primary figure of authority in his household. This dynamic shifts when his mother, Wendy, begins a relationship with a man named Sam. While Jake initially accepts the situation, he grows suspicious of Sam's character and ambitions. The conflict escalates when Jake discovers that his mother's partner is involved in criminal activities, threatening the stability of the family.

This 1984 American drama and thriller was directed by Michael Apted. It is the fifth of 19 films he directed, following Gorky Park and preceding Critical Condition. The screenplay was written by Ron Koslow, and the film was produced by Paul Junger Witt and Tony Thomas. The cast features Teri Garr, Peter Weller, Christopher Collet, Corey Haim, Sarah Jessica Parker, and Robert Downey Jr.

The production had a budget of 8 million USD but earned 6 million USD at the worldwide box office, indicating it did not recover its costs during its theatrical run. Audience reception is moderately positive, with a rating of 6.2/10 from 3,400 votes on IMDb and 6.1/10 from 64 votes on TMDB.