The First Film (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2015, The First Film is a documentary film directed by David Wilkinson, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. Leeds born filmmaker David Nicholas Wilkinson's thirty three year quest to prove that the worlds film industry started in Leeds, Yorkshire, England in 1888.
Who’s in it. The First Film stars David Wilkinson as Himself, Tom Courtenay as Himself, Katharine Round as Herself and Tony Pierce-Roberts as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The First Film has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In GB you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Film page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Film tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Film (2015)?
- In GB, The First Film is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Film worth watching?
- The First Film holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First Film?
- The First Film stars David Wilkinson, Tom Courtenay, Katharine Round, Tony Pierce-Roberts and Ronald Harwood.
- When was The First Film released?
- The First Film was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.