First Man streaming: How to watch the full movie online? Is it legal to watch online

First Man director Damien Chazelle is probably crossing his fingers.

His biopic about Neil Armstrong, the first man to walk on the moon, has been well received by critics.

The movie is already being tipped as one of the biggest names going into Oscar season.

After the 2017 Oscar mix-up, Chazelle may be poised to finally take home the award for Best Picture – for real this time.

How to watch the full movie online

With the movie still in cinemas, some movie-buffs are hoping to be able to dissect it ahead of the awards season.

But to do so, you’ll have to head back to the cinema.

First Man is not available online to stream, and any site offering the movie is likely illegal so steer clear.

Some movies are granted a limited release in cinemas alongside a digital download release.

First Man is not one of them.

Streaming sites like Netflix have stepped into the filmmaking arena, however, which confuses matters.

Movies like The Ballad of Buster Scruggs, for example, is being shown at the London Film Festival.

But its premiere will be on Netflix, meaning folks with a subscription will be able to watch it from the comfort of their own homes.

First Man was an out-and-out theatrical release and will likely get its digital download release in January 2019.

This means you’ll be able to purchase it to watch on a site like Amazon Video or iTunes.

For those waiting for the movie to arrive on Netflix, it could take many more months.

Especially if the film wins the awards its tipped to.

Any significant Oscar win would see First Man back in the cinemas.

No official release date for a DVD or digital download has been confirmed.

Ryan Gossling and Claire Foy are also tipped for nominations, each having given nuanced performances.

Despite the movie’s middling box office numbers, its critical reception has been mostly strong.

The space biopic still has over a dozen countries to get through – from Italy to Japan.

There’s still time to see First Man in the US and UK, but it requires heading to the cinema.

First Man is now playing in cinemas.