Matthew Heineman’s documentary film, The First Wave (2021), captures the harrowing reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in New York City, exploring the various factors that led to the outbreak. It received largely positive reviews from viewers and critics.
Here’s how you can watch and stream The First Wave via streaming services such as Hulu.
Is The First Wave available to watch via streaming?
Yes, The First Wave is available to watch via streaming on Hulu.
The film follows staff at the Elmhurst Hospital Center in Queens during the pandemic. It explores the devastating impact the pandemic has had on the healthcare sector and pays homage to various health care workers.
Nathalie Douge, Alexis Ellis, Kellie Wunsch, Brussels Jabon, Naph Jabon, and Atehs Garrote, among others, star in the show.
Watch The First Wave streaming via Hulu
The First Wave is available to watch on Hulu.
Hulu is a subscription-based streaming service that offers wide access to content from the libraries of 20th-century studios and Searchlight Pictures, among others.
You can watch via Hulu by following these steps:
- Go to Hulu.com/welcome
- Select ‘Start Your Free Trial’
- Choose a plan:
- $7.99 per month or $79.99 per year (With Ads)
- $17.99 per month (No Ads)
Hulu (With Ads) is the cheapest option, providing users access to Hulu’s streaming library with commercials. Hulu (No Ads) is the service’s premium option, providing access to its library without any advertisements. There are also several bundles available with Hulu that pair the service with Disney Plus and ESPN Plus, along with Live TV plans that also include many live TV channels.
The First Wave’s official synopsis is as follows:
“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.”
NOTE: The streaming services listed above are subject to change. The information provided was correct at the time of writing.
