First Man

20182018
PG-13PG-13
2h 21min

Ryan Gosling in First Man (2018)

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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.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.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.

Director
- Damien Chazelle
Writers
- Josh Singer(screenplay by)
- James R. Hansen(based on the book by)
Stars

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Won 1 Oscar
- 32 wins & 196 nominations total

Ryan Gosling in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling and Lucy Stafford in First Man (2018)

Lukas Haas, Ryan Gosling, and Corey Stoll in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling and Connor Blodgett in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, and Luke Winters in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling and Corey Stoll in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling in First Man (2018)

Kyle Chandler in First Man (2018)

Jason Clarke, Ethan Embry, Ryan Gosling, Choppy Guillotte, and Pablo Schreiber in First Man (2018)

Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Luke Winters, and Connor Blodgett in First Man (2018)

Director
- Damien Chazelle
Writers
- Josh Singer(screenplay by)
- James R. Hansen(based on the book by)
All cast & crew
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'First Man' Trailer Commentary From Damien Chazelle

'First Man' Trailer Commentary From Damien Chazelle

Director Damien Chazelle annotates the First Man Official Trailer with detailed behind-the-scenes commentary and talks about his collaboration with Ryan Gosling and Claire Foy.

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A Biopic on the life of the legendary American Astronaut Neil Armstrong from 1961-1969, on his journey to becoming the first human to walk the moon. Exploring the sacrifices and costs on the Nation and Neil himself, during one of the most dangerous missions in the history of space travel. —Matthew Villella

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Taglines
- The most dangerous mission in history
Genres
Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
- Rated PG-13 for some thematic content involving peril, and brief strong language
Parents guide

Trivia
Mark Armstrong and Rick Armstrong said that First Man was the most accurate portrayal of their father Neil Armstrong and their mother Janet Armstrong.

Goofs
Neil Armstrong never trained in the spin test device, known as MASTIF (multi-axis spin test inertia facility). The device was used for the original Mercury program astronauts but was deemed unrealistic and abandoned. It is considered an irony in space program history that Armstrong never trained in this device and yet is one of only two astronaut to actually experience the condition the device simulated.

Quotes
Neil Armstrong: I don't know what space exploration will uncover, but I don't think it'll be exploration just for the sake of exploration. I think it'll be more the fact that it allows us to see things. That maybe we should have seen a long time ago. But just haven't been able to until now.

Crazy credits
Near the end of the closing credits, the music is replaced by radio chatter from the mission.

Connections
Featured in Jimmy Kimmel Live!: Game Night: Ryan Gosling (2018)

Soundtracks
I See the Moon
Written by Meredith Willson

Top review

8/10

Slow paced wonderful biography about Neil Armstrong

Damien Chezzele is a phenomenal director at least for Whiplash and La La Land, maybe not so much except bits of incredible cinematography! Ryan Gosling is pretty good except a little bleak and I still this deserves a fair rating. Mostly interesting to look at and the acting is spot on, but at the same time there are plot holes like others made more in depth note of regardless it's a marvelous film purely cause I don't think Neil Armstrong's story has been done at least not much. Love it or don't I do understand either way!

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Release date
- October 12, 2018 (United States)
Countries of origin
- United States
- Japan
Official sites
- Official Facebook
- Official Instagram
Language
- English
Also known as
- Bước Chân Đầu Tiên
Filming locations
- Atlanta, Georgia, USA
Production companies
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Budget
- $59,000,000 (estimated)
Gross US & Canada
- $44,936,545
Opening weekend US & Canada
- $16,006,065
- Oct 14, 2018
Gross worldwide
- $105,713,218

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Runtime
- 2h 21min
Color
- Color
Sound mix
- Dolby Atmos
- Auro 11.1
Aspect ratio
- 2.39 : 1

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