
First Man
dir. Damien Chazelle
78
8 sourcesSynopsis
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.
Critics consensus
First Man uses a personal focus to fuel a look back at a pivotal moment in human history - and takes audiences on a soaring dramatic journey along the way.
What resonated with audiences
'First Man' is lauded for its realistic space travel depiction, strong performances by Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, and intimate portrayal of Neil Armstrong's life. However, it is criticized for slow pacing, lack of historical context, and perceived inaccuracies. Some find it emotionally distant and less engaging. Despite mixed reactions, the film is noted for its visual and auditory realism, dividing audiences on its effectiveness as a historical and dramatic film.

Directed byDamien Chazelle
StarringRyan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Patrick Fugit
Written byJosh Singer
CinematographyLinus Sandgren
EditingTom Cross
MusicJustin Hurwitz
First Man
2018 · PG-13 · 2h 21m
History, Drama
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.
'First Man' is lauded for its realistic space travel depiction, strong performances by Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy, and intimate portrayal of Neil Armstrong's life. However, it is criticized for slow pacing, lack of historical context, and perceived inaccuracies. Some find it emotionally distant and less engaging. Despite mixed reactions, the film is noted for its visual and auditory realism, dividing audiences on its effectiveness as a historical and dramatic film.
Critics Consensus
First Man uses a personal focus to fuel a look back at a pivotal moment in human history - and takes audiences on a soaring dramatic journey along the way.
