First Man (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, First Man is a drama and history film directed by Damien Chazelle, running about 141 minutes. “One giant leap into the unknown” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A look at the life of the astronaut, Neil Armstrong, and the legendary space mission that led him to become the first man to walk on the Moon on July 20, 1969.
Who’s in it. First Man stars Ryan Gosling as Neil Armstrong, Claire Foy as Janet Shearon, Jason Clarke as Ed White and Kyle Chandler as Deke Slayton, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, First Man has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $105.7M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Man page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Man tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Man (2018)?
- In US, First Man is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Man worth watching?
- First Man holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Man?
- First Man stars Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler and Corey Stoll.
- When was First Man released?
- First Man was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 141 minutes.