The First of the Few (1942): Besetzung, Handlung & Streaming
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, The First of the Few is a krieg film directed by Leslie Howard, running about 118 minutes. “The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.
Who’s in it. The First of the Few stars Leslie Howard as R.J. Mitchell, David Niven as Geoffrey Crisp, Rosamund John as Diana Mitchell and Roland Culver as Commander Bride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The First of the Few has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In USA you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First of the Few page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First of the Few tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Grave of the Fireflies, Der Pianist and Apocalypse Now.
Häufige Fragen
- Where can I watch The First of the Few (1942)?
- In USA, The First of the Few is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First of the Few worth watching?
- The First of the Few holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy krieg. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First of the Few?
- The First of the Few stars Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver and Anne Firth.
- When was The First of the Few released?
- The First of the Few was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.