First Man (2018)
An intimate, gritty drama traces the earnest, suspenseful journey to the moon, grounded in history.
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.
How intense is First Man?
First Man has no gore and no real violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is measured, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated PG-13.
What First Man feels like
- Tone
- grittyintimateearnestatmosphericsuspenseful
- Pace
- Measured
- Best for
- Full attention
- True story
- Yes, based on true events.
Where to stream First Man
Not on a US subscription service at our last check. Rent or buy may still be an option.
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is First Man for you?
Is First Man scary?
No. First Man is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is First Man gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and no real violence (0 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is First Man sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is First Man OK for kids?
It is rated PG-13. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 0, each out of 3. Your call for older kids.
How long is First Man?
First Man runs 2h 21m.
Where can I stream First Man?
First Man is not on a US subscription service right now (rent or buy may still be an option).
Does First Man have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Bittersweet. It earns its ending, but not everyone gets what they want.
Cast and crew
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