What is Green Lantern: First Flight like to watch?

Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Green Lantern: First Flight as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.

Is Green Lantern: First Flight violent?

Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Green Lantern: First Flight as moderate.

Which films are like Green Lantern: First Flight?

Films with a similar feel include Justice League: The New Frontier, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, and Superman: Man of Tomorrow.

How long is Green Lantern: First Flight?

Green Lantern: First Flight runs 75 minutes.

Where can I watch Green Lantern: First Flight?

In United States, Green Lantern: First Flight streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.

Green Lantern: First Flight

Name: Green Lantern: First Flight
Genre: Action, Adventure, Science Fiction, Animation
Released: 2009-07-28
Duration: 1 h 15 min
Rating: 6.900000095367432
Cast: Christopher Meloni, Victor Garber, Michael Madsen, Tricia Helfer, John Larroquette

200975 min★ 6.9

A newly recruited space cop must master his ring and his resolve before a trusted mentor turns the universe’s peacekeeping corps against itself.

Ember's analysis

Pacing: Breakneck
Intensity: Strong
Complexity: Easy to follow
Violence: Moderate

energetic
heroic
colorful
comic book marathon
superhero night

What critics said

Critics generally found the film an energetic and visually impressive comic-book adventure, though its compressed runtime leaves Hal Jordan underdeveloped.

What sets it apart

May contain story progression spoilers

Hal Jordan becomes a Green Lantern and enters intergalactic combat within the short runtime, leaving limited room for his ordinary-life transition.
The Green Lantern Corps patrols the universe under the Guardians of the Universe and functions as a cosmic law-enforcement force.
Sinestro seeks to overthrow the Guardians and replace their order with a system he personally controls.
The film presents the Green Lantern Corps, alien worlds, powerful rings, and large-scale battles through DC and Warner Bros. Animation production.

Films like Green Lantern: First Flight, and why

Justice League: The New Frontier
animated superhero action with cosmic scale, alien worlds, and a newly recruited hero learning to use extraordinary powers
Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths
DC animated superhero adventure built around intergalactic conflict, ensemble heroes, and a direct comic-book sensibility
Superman: Man of Tomorrow
space-faring animated superhero story featuring colorful alien characters, high-stakes battles, and a clash over authoritarian power

Movie Details

Director: Lauren Montgomery
Release Date: 2009-07-28
Runtime: 75 min
Rating: 6.9 / 10 (522)

Cast

Christopher Meloni
Victor Garber
Michael Madsen
Tricia Helfer
John Larroquette
Kurtwood Smith
Larry Drake
William Schallert
Olivia D'Abo
Juliet Landau

Where to watch in United States

Streaming: HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home

Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.

Common questions

What is Green Lantern: First Flight about?: A newly recruited space cop must master his ring and his resolve before a trusted mentor turns the universe’s peacekeeping corps against itself.
What is Green Lantern: First Flight like to watch?: Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Green Lantern: First Flight as breakneck, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as easy to follow.
Is Green Lantern: First Flight violent?: Somewhat. Ember rates the violence in Green Lantern: First Flight as moderate.
What did critics think of Green Lantern: First Flight?: Critics generally found the film an energetic and visually impressive comic-book adventure, though its compressed runtime leaves Hal Jordan underdeveloped.
Which films are like Green Lantern: First Flight?: Films with a similar feel include Justice League: The New Frontier, Justice League: Crisis on Two Earths, and Superman: Man of Tomorrow.
How long is Green Lantern: First Flight?: Green Lantern: First Flight runs 75 minutes.
Where can I watch Green Lantern: First Flight?: In United States, Green Lantern: First Flight streams on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Cinemax Amazon Channel, HBO Max, Cinemax Apple TV channel.

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