The First Wave (2021)
Overview
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
Where to watch The First Wave
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Hulu | — | — |
| United Kingdom | Disney Plus | — | — |
| Canada | Disney Plus | — | — |
| Australia | Disney Plus | — | — |
| Ireland | Disney Plus | — | — |
| New Zealand | Disney Plus | — | — |
| Germany | Disney Plus | — | — |
| France | Disney Plus | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Spain | Disney Plus | — | — |
| Italy | Disney Plus | — | — |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists The First Wave in 45 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is The First Wave 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 The First Wave is a Documentary, History movie, released on 2021-11-19, runtime 94 minutes.
Is The First Wave worth watching?
TMDB users rate The First Wave 6.7 out of 10 from 31 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch The First Wave?
In the United States, The First Wave streams on Hulu. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Matthew Heineman
Cast
- Nathalie Dougé as Self
- Alexis Ellis as Self - Ahmed's Wife
- Kellie Wunsch as Self
- Brussels Jabon as Self
- Naph Jabon as Self - Brussels' Husband
- Athens Garrote as Self - Brussels' Sister
- Andrew Cuomo as Self (archive footage)
- Michael Dowling as Self
- Al Sharpton as Self (archive footage)
- Karl Arabian as Self
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Sources
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