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At First Sight

1999Movie2 h 8 minPG-13

46
MediocreGoodWatch score
46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Summary

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.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

Where to watch

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Not for laughs, scares or brutality.

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Directed by
Irwin Winkler
Written by
Steve Levitt
Music by
Mark Isham

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Facts

January 15, 1999 · 2 h 8 min · PG-13

Released
January 15, 1999
Runtime
2 h 8 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Sexual Content
Genres
Drama, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
129 countries

Tropes

Bittersweet Ending, Blind People Wear Sunglasses, Book Ends +9

Q&A

6 questions, like "Where can I stream At First Sight?"

Questions about At First Sight

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream At First Sight?

In the United States, At First Sight streams on IndieFlix and IndieFlix Shorts, and it is free with ads on Plex, The Roku, Hoopla, Fawesome, and Tubi TV. You can rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. It also streams in 128 other countries.

Is At First Sight worth watching?

46
MediocreGoodWatch score

Reviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 6, Rotten Tomatoes 33%, and Metacritic 41). Audiences rate it higher (55 out of 100) than critics (37).

Is At First Sight okay for kids?

PG-13Sexual content

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for sexual content, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is At First Sight good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 9 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is At First Sight plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

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 tropes for it, including Bittersweet Ending, Blind People Wear Sunglasses, and Book Ends.