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First Steps

8.019851h 36mNRMovieDrama

Teenage Nan Davis is left paralyzed in a car accident and has a tough time accepting her new wheelchair-bound life. One day she hears about new research by Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky, about using external electric stimulations to enable…

DirectorSheldon Larry
WriterRod Browning

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Cast · Directed by Sheldon Larry

ASAmy Steel
Amy Steel
Nan Davis
JHJudd Hirsch
Judd Hirsch
Dr. Jerrold Petrofsky
KDKim Darby
Kim Darby
Sherry Petrofsky
DD
Darlene Dotto
Reporter
FMFrances Lee McCain
Frances Lee McCain
Louise Davis
JPJohn Pankow
John Pankow
Fred
JSJames B. Sikking
James B. Sikking
Jim Davis
DPDavid Packer
David Packer
Brian
NSNed Schmidtke
Ned Schmidtke
Dr. Chandler Phillips
LJLucinda Jenney
Lucinda Jenney
Carolyn
ARAlan Ruck
Alan Ruck
Dave
JJ
Janice St. John
Naomi

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First Steps — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams First Steps?

First Steps isn't streaming anywhere in United Kingdom yet.

Is First Steps on Netflix?

No, First Steps is not on Netflix in United Kingdom as of September 2026.

Is First Steps on Amazon Prime Video?

No, First Steps isn't on Amazon Prime Video in United Kingdom right now.

Where can I watch First Steps for free?

First Steps isn't streaming in United Kingdom yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for First Steps?

First Steps hasn't started streaming in United Kingdom yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around May 7, 1985. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.