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Where to Watch The First of the Few (1942) (Legally)

The thrilling human story behind the plane that licked the Luftwaffe!

Sep 14, 1942 GB 118 min U

6.7 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★

41 votes

War Drama

Where can I watch “The First of the Few” legally?

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What to expect (spoiler-free)

Here’s what to expect from “ (1942), without spoilers.

Expect a War, Drama blend, with a runtime close to 118 minutes.

Audience signals on TMDB currently show an average rating of 6.7/10 from about 41 votes.

For families, checking the local age rating is recommended before watching.

Topics & keywords

world war ii, biography, aviation, black and white, spitfire

Official trailer

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Plot

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.