# First Man (2018)

> A deeply personal portrait of Neil Armstrong’s perilous path from test pilot to the first human on the moon, shaped by grief, obsession, and extraordinary courage.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/241890

## Facts

- Runtime: 141 min
- Genres: History, Drama
- Director: Damien Chazelle
- Cast: Ryan Gosling, Claire Foy, Jason Clarke, Kyle Chandler, Corey Stoll, Patrick Fugit, Christopher Abbott, Ciarán Hinds
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1213641/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: tense, austere, intimate, historical drama night, space exploration marathon

## Synopsis

A gripping journey into the heart of space exploration and personal sacrifice.

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