The First After God (2005): cast, story & where to watch

2005 · Film · ★ 4.9

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Released in 2005, The First After God is an action, comedy, drama and war film directed by Vasily Chiginsky, running about 99 minutes.

What it’s about. The film is based on the true story of Captain Marinesku and set in 1944 during WWII at the Russian Navy Base. Young and beautiful Tanka is in love with Aleksandr Marinin, the brave Captain of the Russian submarine. He is under the KGB surveillance, and his life is at risk. He takes his boat to fight the Nazi fleet, and he cannot come back home without a victory.

Who’s in it. The First After God stars Mikheil Gomiashvili as Major Sharabidze, Dmitriy Orlov as Alexandr Marinin, Elizaveta Boyarskaya as Tanka and Vladimir Gostyukhin as Kombirg, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 4.9/10, The First After God has proved divisive with audiences.

Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First After God page.

If you liked it. Fans of The First After God tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

Frequently asked

Where can I watch The First After God (2005)?
Streaming, rental and purchase options for The First After God change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
Is The First After God worth watching?
The First After God holds an audience score of 4.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy, drama and war. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in The First After God?
The First After God stars Mikheil Gomiashvili, Dmitriy Orlov, Elizaveta Boyarskaya, Vladimir Gostyukhin and Irina Björklund.
When was The First After God released?
The First After God was released in 2005, with a runtime of about 99 minutes.