First Light(2010)
First Light Synopsis
In May 1940, feeling the RAF needs every man to fight to Luftwaffe, Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum joins at 18, becoming the youngest ever Spitfire pilot. After an intense training, he soon bonds with the flying men of his squadron. In the air, danger is great, but on the ground drinks, sports and girls, in Geoff's case Sarah, provide great comfort. However in time, the casualties exact a grueling psychological toll, until his tour of duty is ended after 18 months.
First Light (2010) is a drama, history and war film directed by Matthew Whiteman, released on September 14, 2010 with a runtime of 1h 15m. It stars Sam Heughan, Paul Linto, Gary Lewis and Ben Aldridge. Viewers rate it 5.8 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Matthew Whiteman
- Writers:
- Matthew Whiteman, Geoffrey Wellum, Caleb Ranson
- Producers:
- Matthew Whiteman
- Cinematographer:
- Mark Wolf
- Production:
- Manray Media, Lion Television
- Status:
- Released
First Light (2010) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for First Light before you stream it.
First Light Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sam Heughan
as Geoffrey 'Boy' Wellum
- Paul Linto
Paul Linto
as Davy
Gary Lewis
as Mac
Ben Aldridge
as Brian Kingcombe
- Alex Robertson
Alex Robertson
as Tommy Lund
Tuppence Middleton
as Grace
Jordan Bernarde
as Trevor Wade
Alex Waldmann
as Drummond
- Geoffrey Wellum
Geoffrey Wellum
as Himself - Older 'Boy'
Richard Walsh
as Mr. Wellum
Paul Kynman
as Bevington
Key crew
Directed by Matthew Whiteman, written by Matthew Whiteman, Geoffrey Wellum and Caleb Ranson, produced by Matthew Whiteman.
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First Light Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.8/10 from 16 ratings.
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First Light – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch First Light online?
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First Light (2010) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in First Light?
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The main cast of First Light (2010) includes Sam Heughan, Paul Linto, Gary Lewis, Ben Aldridge and Alex Robertson. The film was directed by Matthew Whiteman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was First Light released?
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First Light was released on September 14, 2010 and runs for 1h 15m.
Is First Light worth watching?
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First Light (2010) holds an average rating of 5.8 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama, history and war films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for First Light?
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Yes. The official First Light trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.