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Riley's First Date?
Josh Cooley · Film · 2015
If you loved Riley's First Date?, you will enjoy these stories that examine the messy, awkward, and evolving relationships between parents and children.
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Fun Home
Alison Bechdel · Book · 2007
Like the parent-child dynamics in Riley's First Date?, this graphic novel explores the complex emotional development of a daughter while navigating the tension within her familial relationships.
Legacy
Nora Roberts · Book · 2021
This story mirrors the protective parental instincts seen in Riley's First Date? while delving into how long-held family secrets impact the way a parent and child relate.
Double Down (Diary of a Wimpy Kid #11)
Jeff Kinney · Book · 2016
Much like the relatable awkwardness found in Riley's First Date?, this book captures the friction between growing children and parents who are deeply invested in their daily lives.
Too Close for Comfort
La Jill Hunt · Book · 2006
This narrative echoes the overbearing family themes of Riley's First Date? by highlighting the drama that ensues when personal relationships collide with the expectations of an involved family.
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Dream Productions
Mike Jones · Series · 2024
This animation continues the emotional exploration of Riley's First Date? by focusing on the inner processes and growth that occur as a child matures through childhood experiences.
Podcasts on the same thread
Sh**ged Married Annoyed
Chris & Rosie Ramsey · Podcast · 2026
If the parental perspective in Riley's First Date? resonated with you, this podcast offers a humorous look at the daily struggles and realities of modern domestic life.
Couple Things with Shawn and Andrew
Shawn Johnson + Andrew East · Podcast · 2026
Just as Riley's First Date? highlights the vulnerability of navigating new romantic stages, this podcast explores the intimate communication and partnership required to maintain healthy, modern relationships.
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Common questions
How long is Riley's First Date?
Riley's First Date? is a short film released in 2015. It centers on the parents of Riley, who is now 12 years old, as they navigate their emotions when a boy comes to the door for the first time.
What is the premise of Riley's First Date?
Riley's First Date? follows Riley at age 12 while she is at home with her parents. When a boy arrives at the house, the emotions of both the mother and the father must react to the situation as they deal with Riley going on her first date.
Who directed Riley's First Date?
Riley's First Date? was directed by Josh Cooley. The 2015 film explores the internal perspectives of Riley's parents as they experience the challenges of their daughter reaching the age where she begins dating.
Is Riley's First Date? about Riley as a teenager?
Riley's First Date? features Riley at 12 years old. The story focuses on the reactions of her parents and their respective emotions when they are confronted with the reality of their daughter going on her first date while at home.