The First Wave (2021): cast, story & where to watch
2021 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2021, The First Wave is a history and documentary film directed by Matthew Heineman, running about 94 minutes. “Four months, New York City, 2020.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. When Covid-19 hit New York City in 2020, filmmaker Matthew Heineman gained unique access to one of New York’s hardest-hit hospital systems. The resulting film focuses on the doctors, nurses, and patients on the frontlines during the “first wave” from March to June 2020. Their distinct storylines each serve as a microcosm to understand how the city persevered through the worst pandemic in a century
Who’s in it. The First Wave stars Nathalie Dougé as Self, Alexis Ellis as Self - Ahmed's Wife, Kellie Wunsch as Self and Brussels Jabon as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The First Wave has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First Wave page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First Wave tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The First Wave (2021)?
- In US, The First Wave is available to stream on Hulu. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First Wave worth watching?
- The First Wave holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The First Wave?
- The First Wave stars Nathalie Dougé, Alexis Ellis, Kellie Wunsch, Brussels Jabon and Naph Jabon.
- When was The First Wave released?
- The First Wave was released in 2021, with a runtime of about 94 minutes.