Movie

First Man into Space

“The picture that leaps ahead of the headlines!”

★ 5.1(59)19591h 17m

First Man into Space is streaming on Criterion Channel and FlixFling in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling. Availability checked 18 June 2026.

Where to watch First Man into Space

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Robert Day
Release date: 1959-02-01
Runtime: 1h 17m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United Kingdom
Studio: Amalgamated Productions

First Man into Space — trailer

About First Man into Space

First Man into Space is a 1959 movie in the Science Fiction, Horror and Drama genres, directed by Robert Day, starring Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi and Bill Edwards. It has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes. It holds an average rating of 5.1/10 from 59 viewers. Below you can see where to watch First Man into Space in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

The first pilot to leave Earth's atmosphere lands, then vanishes; but something with a craving for blood prowls the countryside...

Cast

Marshall Thompson

Cmdr. Charles Ernest Prescott

Marla Landi

Tia Francesca

Bill Edwards

Lt. Dan Milton Prescott

Robert Ayres

Capt. Ben Richards

Carl Jaffe

Dr. Paul von Essen

Bill Nagy

Police Chief Wilson

Roger Delgado

Mexican Consul - Ramon de Guerrera

John McLaren

State Dept. Official, Harold Atkins

Spencer Teakle

Ratings Control Room

Chuck Keyser

Ratings Control Room

John Fabian

Ratings Control Room

Richard Shaw

Witney

Themes & keywords

monstermutantspace travelrocketspaceb movieblack and whiteastronauttest pilot

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch First Man into Space in Canada?+

In Canada, you can stream First Man into Space on Criterion Channel and FlixFling. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store and FlixFling.

Is First Man into Space on Netflix?+

First Man into Space is not on Netflix in Canada right now, but you can stream it on Criterion Channel and FlixFling.

How long is First Man into Space?+

First Man into Space has a runtime of 1 hour 17 minutes (77 minutes).

Who stars in First Man into Space?+

First Man into Space stars Marshall Thompson, Marla Landi, Bill Edwards, Robert Ayres and Carl Jaffe.

When did First Man into Space come out?+

First Man into Space is a 1959 movie directed by Robert Day.

What genre is First Man into Space?+

First Man into Space is Science Fiction, Horror and Drama film.

Who directed First Man into Space?+

First Man into Space was directed by Robert Day.