At First Sight

1999·Movie
2h 8min·PG-13
60
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.0Metacritic415.8Rotten Tomatoes––

Where to watch

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At First Sight fingerprint

Big heart, no humor.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension5
  • Fast Pace5
  • Spectacle4

Heart

Deeply romantic and moving

  • Romance9
  • Pathos8
  • Wholesome7

Humor

A little humor

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Wit & Wordplay3
  • Situational Comedy2
  • Cringe Humor2

World

Everyday modern life and the mind

  • World Immersion7
  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Acting7
  • Narrative Structure7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Music Composition7
  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFriends NightPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensPure EscapismThought-Provoking

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About

Science gave him sight. She gave him vision.

A blind man has an operation to regain his sight at the urging of his girlfriend and must deal with the changes to his life.
Romantic DramaSensory DeprivationRelationship ChallengesEmotional JourneyVisual PerceptionCharacter-DrivenAdaptation90s Melodrama

Crew

Directed by:
Irwin Winkler
Written by:
Steve Levitt, Oliver Sacks
Produced by:
Irwin Winkler, Rob Cowan, Kerry Barden
Composed by:
Mark Isham

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about At First Sight

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Where can I stream At First Sight legally?

PrimeIndieFlixAmazon Prime Video Free with AdsFawesomeIndieFlix ShortsTubi TV

At First Sight is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is At First Sight worth watching?

60
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 60/100 (IMDb 6 and Metacritic 41). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is At First Sight rated?

PG-13Sexual content

It's rated PG-13 in the United States. Content advisories: sexual content.

How long is At First Sight?

2 h 8 min

At First Sight runs 2 h 8 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on At First Sight?

Critics41
Audiences59

Not quite. Audiences rate At First Sight higher (59) than critics (41). It's more of a crowd-pleaser than a critics' pick.

What language is At First Sight in?

English

It was made in English. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch At First Sight?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for At First Sight in 101 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does At First Sight use?

Bittersweet EndingBlind People Wear SunglassesBook EndsBut Now I Must GoThe CaretakerPerspective MagicOfficial Couple Ordeal SyndromeMy Sister Is Off-LimitsLocked Out of the LoopTragically Disabled Love InterestRefused ReunionToplessness from the Backand 10 more

TV Tropes lists 22 storytelling tropes for At First Sight, including Bittersweet Ending, Blind People Wear Sunglasses, Book Ends.

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