The First Wave
2021, English. Directed by Matthew Heineman.
Four months, New York City, 2020.
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
- Runtime
- 1h 34m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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The First Wave is streaming on Hulu in India.
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- Released
- 19 November 2021
- Country
- United States of America
- Box office
- $61K
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The First Wave runs 94 minutes (1h 34m).
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The First Wave is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
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The First Wave is streaming on Hulu in India. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
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Who directed The First Wave?
The First Wave (2021) was directed by Matthew Heineman and stars Nathalie Dougé, Alexis Ellis, Kellie Wunsch.