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The First of the Few
1942Age guide: 15+
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Checked 11 Nov 2026 · Data: JustWatch
See it on the shelfThis 1942 fictionalized biopic chronicles the true story of how two of the most remarkable men in aviation history - visionary Spitfire designer R.J.…
★ 6.7/10 · 42 TMDB audience ratings
Starring
Leslie HowardR.J. Mitchell
David NivenGeoffrey Crisp
Rosamund JohnDiana Mitchell
Roland CulverCommander Bride
Anne FirthMiss Harper
David HorneMr. Higgins
J.H. RobertsSir Robert McLean
Derrick De MarneySquadron Leader Jefferson
Audience reviews from TMDB · may contain spoilers
CinemaSerf: Leslie Howard had a hand in just about everything here, and has delivered quite a poignant story of a dedicated and visionary man… Read full review