Where to watch The First of the Few(1942)
In the United States, The First of the Few is available to stream on Criterion Channel. It's also free on Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Where to stream The First of the Few
Availability in United States
Included with subscription
Criterion Channel
Free
Plex
Plex Channel
Tubi TV
Rent
Amazon Video
Buy
- Amazon Video
Data updated on October 10, 2026. Availability data from JustWatch.
The First of the Few plot summary
The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!
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.
Details
- Release date
- September 14, 1942
- Runtime
- 1h 58m
- Genres
- War, Drama
- Directed by
- Leslie Howard
- Country
- United Kingdom
- TMDB rating
- 6.7 / 10 · 42 votes
The First of the Few trailer
Cast
Leslie HowardR.J. Mitchell
David NivenGeoffrey Crisp
Rosamund JohnDiana Mitchell
Roland CulverCommander Bride
Anne FirthMiss Harper
David HorneMr. Higgins
J.H. RobertsSir Robert McLean
Derrick De MarneySquadron Leader Jefferson- Rosalyn BoulterMabel Lovesay
- Herbert CameronMacPherson
FAQ
Where can I watch The First of the Few?
In the United States, The First of the Few is available to stream on Criterion Channel. It's also free on Plex, Plex Channel, and Tubi TV. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
Can I rent or buy The First of the Few?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.
How long is The First of the Few?
The First of the Few runs 1h 58m (118 minutes).
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