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First Man

2018Movie2 h 21 minPG-13

DramaHistory
78
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.3Metacritic847.4Rotten Tomatoes87%68%

A nerve-racking, wondrous history movie about a real life story and history, with standout world-building and sound design.

Good for date night · family movie night · friends night

Skip it if you want something to laugh at

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Not for laughs.

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Story

One giant leap into the unknown.

A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.

Feels like

  • Viscerally Immersive Space Drama
  • Intimate Biographical Portrait
  • Tense & Claustrophobic
  • Historical Authenticity
  • Emotional Grief & Stoicism
  • Masterful Sound Design
  • Human Cost of Achievement
  • Quietly Profound
  • Technological Thriller Elements

Cast

24 of 63

Crew

Directed by
Damien Chazelle
Written by
Josh Singer
Produced by
Damien Chazelle, Wyck Godfrey, Isaac Klausner
Music by
Justin Hurwitz

Everyone

Pick a department, or search for a name or a job (“editor”, “stunt”).

Facts

October 10, 2018 · 2 h 21 min · PG-13

Released
October 10, 2018
Runtime
2 h 21 min
Age rating
PG-13
Content
Disturbing Imagery, Strong Language
Genres
History, Drama
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Budget
$70 million
Box office
$106 million
Available in
133 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Armor-Piercing Response, Readings Are Off the Scale, Bookends +9

  • Armor-Piercing Response
  • Readings Are Off the Scale
  • Bookends
  • Centrifugal Farce
  • A Glass in the Hand
  • Manly Tears
  • Vomit Discretion Shot
  • Happily Ever Before
  • Trip to the Moon Plot
  • Ace Pilot
  • Action Prologue
  • Ask a Stupid Question...

12 of 61 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream First Man?"

Questions about First Man

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream First Man?

In the United States, you can rent or buy First Man from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. It streams in 39 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is First Man worth watching?

78
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 78 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 87%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (86 out of 100) than audiences (72).

Is First Man okay for kids?

PG-13Disturbing imageryStrong language

Yes: it's rated PG-13 in the United States for disturbing imagery and strong language, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Is First Man 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 First Man use?

Armor-Piercing ResponseReadings Are Off the ScaleBookendsCentrifugal FarceA Glass in the HandManly TearsVomit Discretion ShotHappily Ever BeforeTrip to the Moon PlotAce PilotAction PrologueAsk a Stupid Question...and 49 more

TV Tropes lists 61 tropes for it, including Armor-Piercing Response, Readings Are Off the Scale, and Bookends.