How long is The First of the Few?

The First of the Few is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.

What is The First of the Few rated?

The First of the Few is rated G in the US.

Where can I stream The First of the Few?

In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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The First of the Few (1942) runs 1 h 58 min, is rated G in the US and averages 6.7 from 42 TMDB members. This 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J. Mitchell and his test pilot Geoffrey Crisp - designed a streamlined monoplane that led to the development of the Spitfire.

Runtime: 1 h 58 min — ends 9:58 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated: G (US)
Genres: War, Drama
Released: September 14, 1942
TMDB rating: 6.7 / 10 from 42 votes
Director: Leslie Howard
Starring: Leslie Howard, David Niven, Rosamund John, Roland Culver
Language: English

Good for a group? Better for one or two who will actually watch.War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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How long is The First of the Few?: The First of the Few is 1 h 58 min long (118 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:58 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is The First of the Few rated?: The First of the Few is rated G in the US.
Is The First of the Few a good movie to watch with a group?: Better for one or two who will actually watch. War and Drama reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
Where can I stream The First of the Few?: In the US, as of 2026-11-05: Criterion Channel (subscription), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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