Movie

The First Wave

“Four months, New York City, 2020.”

★ 6.6(29)20211h 34m

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Good to know

Director: Matthew Heineman
Release date: 2021-11-19
Runtime: 1h 34m
Language: English
Box office: $60,511
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: National Geographic

The First Wave — trailer

About The First Wave

The First Wave is a 2021 movie in the Documentary and History genres, directed by Matthew Heineman, starring Nathalie Dougé, Alexis Ellis and Kellie Wunsch. It has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 29 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The First Wave in United Arab Emirates — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Cast

Nathalie Dougé

Self

Alexis Ellis

Self - Ahmed's Wife

Kellie Wunsch

Self

Brussels Jabon

Self

Naph Jabon

Self - Brussels' Husband

Athens Garrote

Self - Brussels' Sister

Andrew Cuomo

Self (archive footage)

Michael Dowling

Self

Al Sharpton

Self (archive footage)

Karl Arabian

Self

Themes & keywords

new york cityquarantineambulancehospitaldoctorpandemicblack lives mattercovid-19

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The First Wave in United Arab Emirates?+

The First Wave is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in United Arab Emirates. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The First Wave on Netflix?+

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How long is The First Wave?+

The First Wave has a runtime of 1 hour 34 minutes (94 minutes).

Who stars in The First Wave?+

The First Wave stars Nathalie Dougé, Alexis Ellis, Kellie Wunsch, Brussels Jabon and Naph Jabon.

When did The First Wave come out?+

The First Wave is a 2021 movie directed by Matthew Heineman.

What genre is The First Wave?+

The First Wave is Documentary and History film.

Who directed The First Wave?+

The First Wave was directed by Matthew Heineman.