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First Match

6.420181h 34mMovieDrama

Hardened by years in foster care, a teenage girl from Brooklyn’s Brownsville neighborhood decides that wrestling boys is the only way back to her estranged father.

DirectorOlivia Newman
WriterOlivia Newman
ProducersVeronica Nickel·Chanelle Elaine

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NetflixNetflixNetflix Standard with AdsNetflix Standard with Ads
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Olivia Newman

EEElvire Emanuelle
Elvire Emanuelle
Monique
YIYahya Abdul-Mateen II
Yahya Abdul-Mateen II
Darrel
CDColman Domingo
Colman Domingo
Coach Castile
JJJharrel Jerome
Jharrel Jerome
Omari
JKJared Kemp
Jared Kemp
Malik
JBJeanette Branch
Jeanette Branch
Nadege
JJJimmy Gary Jr.
Jimmy Gary Jr.
Hassan
KRKim Ramirez
Kim Ramirez
Lucila
KD
Kamika Desrosiers
Nyasa
AOAntonio Ortiz
Antonio Ortiz
Jorge
TRTravis Raeburn
Travis Raeburn
Jamal
TS
Tyson Sheppard
Tyson

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First Match — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams First Match?

First Match is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada.

Is First Match on Netflix?

Yes — First Match is available on Netflix in Canada as of August 2026.

Is First Match on Amazon Prime Video?

No, First Match isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Netflix and Netflix Standard instead.

Where can I watch First Match for free?

First Match is available on Netflix and Netflix Standard in Canada, but you'll need an active subscription — there's no free option right now.