At First Sight (1999): cast, story & where to watch
1999 · Film · ★ 6

Released in 1999, At First Sight is a drama and romance film directed by Irwin Winkler, running about 128 minutes. “Science gave him sight. She gave him vision.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. At First Sight stars Val Kilmer as Virgil Adamson, Mira Sorvino as Amy Benic, Kelly McGillis as Jennie Adamson and Steven Weber as Duncan Allanbrook, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, At First Sight has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch At First Sight page.
If you liked it. Fans of At First Sight tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch At First Sight (1999)?
- In US, At First Sight is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is At First Sight worth watching?
- At First Sight holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in At First Sight?
- At First Sight stars Val Kilmer, Mira Sorvino, Kelly McGillis, Steven Weber and Bruce Davison.
- When was At First Sight released?
- At First Sight was released in 1999, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.
