The First of the Few (1942) : distribution, intrigue et streaming
1942 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1942, The First of the Few is a guerre film directed by Leslie Howard, running about 118 minutes. “The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Ce biopic romancé de 1942 raconte comment deux des hommes les plus remarquables de l'histoire de l'aviation - le concepteur visionnaire du Spitfire, R.J. Mitchell, et son pilote de test, Geoffrey Crisp - ont conçu un monoplan aérodynamique qui a conduit au développement du Spitfire.
Who’s in it. The First of the Few stars Leslie Howard as R.J. Mitchell, David Niven as Geoffrey Crisp, Rosamund John as Diana Mitchell and Roland Culver as Commander Bride, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, The First of the Few has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In États-Unis you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The First of the Few page.
If you liked it. Fans of The First of the Few tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Le Tombeau des Lucioles, Le Pianiste and Apocalypse Now.
Questions fréquentes
- Where can I watch The First of the Few (1942)?
- In États-Unis, The First of the Few is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The First of the Few worth watching?
- The First of the Few holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy guerre. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The First of the Few?
- The First of the Few stars Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver and Anne Firth.
- When was The First of the Few released?
- The First of the Few was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 118 minutes.