First Man into Space (1959): cast, story & where to watch
1959 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1959, First Man into Space is a drama, horror and science fiction film directed by Robert Day, running about 77 minutes. “The picture that leaps ahead of the headlines!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first pilot to leave Earth's atmosphere lands, then vanishes; but something with a craving for blood prowls the countryside...
Who’s in it. First Man into Space stars Marshall Thompson as Cmdr. Charles Ernest Prescott, Marla Landi as Tia Francesca, Bill Edwards as Lt. Dan Milton Prescott and Robert Ayres as Capt. Ben Richards, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, First Man into Space has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel and Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Man into Space page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Man into Space tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Man into Space (1959)?
- In US, First Man into Space is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max Amazon Channel and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Man into Space worth watching?
- First Man into Space holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, horror and science fiction. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Man into Space?
- First Man into Space stars Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres and Bill Nagy.
- When was First Man into Space released?
- First Man into Space was released in 1959, with a runtime of about 77 minutes.