# Where to watch The First Wave (2021) in the UK

> The First Wave (2021) is currently available to stream in the UK on Disney Plus. Last verified on 6 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2021  
**Runtime:** 94 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.6/10  
**Genres:** Documentary, History  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 6 May 2026 (2026-05-06T14:21:43.340Z)  

## Synopsis

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

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Disney Plus](https://www.disneyplus.com/search?q=The%20First%20Wave)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The First Wave in the UK?**

The First Wave (2021) is currently included in subscriptions to Disney Plus in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**Is The First Wave on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The First Wave is currently included with: Disney Plus.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/811769/the-first-wave-2021
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/xLUeiYTLwLiwY0wreEeoU4qaU89.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/811769/the-first-wave-2021.json

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