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 20 August 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Four months, New York City, 2020.
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
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Is The First Wave on Netflix, Disney+ or Prime Video?
Quick answers for the UK's biggest streaming services, checked against today's data.
Netflix
No — The First Wave (2021) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Disney Plus instead.
Amazon Prime Video
No — The First Wave (2021) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Disney Plus instead.
Disney+
Yes — The First Wave (2021) is currently streaming on Disney+ in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The First Wave.
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Nathalie DougéSelf
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Alexis EllisSelf - Ahmed's Wife
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Kellie WunschSelf
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Brussels JabonSelf
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Naph JabonSelf - Brussels' Husband
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Athens GarroteSelf - Brussels' Sister
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Andrew CuomoSelf (archive footage) -
Michael DowlingSelf
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The First Wave — 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 in the UK?
No — The First Wave (2021) is not currently on Netflix in the UK. It is streaming on Disney Plus instead.
Is The First Wave on Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
No — The First Wave (2021) is not currently on Amazon Prime Video in the UK. It is streaming on Disney Plus instead.
Is The First Wave on Disney+ in the UK?
Yes — The First Wave (2021) is currently streaming on Disney+ in the UK, included with a subscription. Availability is refreshed daily by ScreenSearch.
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