The First Wave (2021)

Certified Parent-Safe

50.0% 100 50.0% Audience Cringe Score (2 votes)*

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Nudity

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Sexual Violence

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We've determined The First Wave is SAFE to watch with parents or kids.

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Plot Summary

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

Frequently Asked Questions

Does The First Wave have nudity or sex scenes?

No, The First Wave does not contain any nudity, sex scenes, or sexual violence.

Can I watch The First Wave with my parents or kids?

Yes, The First Wave is safe to watch with your parents or kids.

Is The First Wave appropriate for kids?

Yes, The First Wave is appropriate for kids based on its lack of sexual content.

* 50.0% of CringeMDB users flagged the content of The First Wave as being inappropriate for children to watch with their parents because of either of a nude scene, a sex scene, or a scene depicting rape or sexual violence.

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