First Light (2010): cast, story & where to watch
2010 · Film · ★ 5.5
Released in 2010, First Light is a drama, war and history film directed by Matthew Whiteman, running about 75 minutes.
What it’s about. In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Geoff'/'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.
Who’s in it. First Light stars Sam Heughan as Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum, Paul Kinman as Bevington, Paul Linto as Davy and Gary Lewis as Mac, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.5/10, First Light has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Light page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Light tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Light (2010)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for First Light change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is First Light worth watching?
- First Light holds an audience score of 5.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, war and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in First Light?
- First Light stars Sam Heughan, Paul Kinman, Paul Linto, Gary Lewis and Ben Aldridge.
- When was First Light released?
- First Light was released in 2010, with a runtime of about 75 minutes.