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First Winter (2012): Ratings & Plot

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First Winter is a 2012 drama. Critics gave it 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

IMDb rating
5.1/10
Metascore
63
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First Winter (2012) movie poster
Released
Genre
Drama
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is First Winter About?

The premise of First Winter without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A yoga retreat takes a dark turn when a severe winter descends, cutting off all warmth, power, and essential supplies. The participants find themselves struggling to survive the extreme conditions, facing dwindling resources and the threat of starvation. As the elements rage, the group is forced to confront their own mortality and the fragility of their relationships while desperately fighting to stay alive.

First Winter Themes & Keywords

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  • brief male frontal nudity
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Ratings

First Winter Reviews & Ratings

Critics gave First Winter 63 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 5.1/10.

Plot

First Winter Plot Summary

What happens in First Winter from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 1-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

When winter arrives, a group of modern Brooklynites finds peace in their secluded country farmhouse, engaging in a lifestyle filled with sex, drugs, yoga, and organic cooking. They relish their escape from the demanding urban life, basking in a state of tranquility. However, chaos ensues when an unprecedented blackout occurs, leaving them without heat or electricity during one of the harshest winters recorded. This abrupt disruption sends anxiety rippling through their once harmonious commune, putting their idyllic existence to the test.

Full summary

The whole story of First Winter, scene by scene

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Videos

First Winter Trailers & Videos

The trailer of First Winter.

First Winter - Festival Trailer
Quiz

How Well Do You Know First Winter?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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What lifestyle do the Brooklynites adopt during their time at the farmhouse?

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FAQ

First Winter FAQ: Release Date, Post-Credit Scene & Ratings

Release date, ratings and post-credit scenes of First Winter, each answered in a sentence.

When was First Winter released?

First Winter was released on November 16, 2012.

How is First Winter rated?

First Winter has 5.1/10 on IMDb, 63 on Metacritic and 40% on TMDB.

Does First Winter have a post-credit scene?

No. First Winter has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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