At First Sight
Science gave him sight. She gave him vision.
1999 • 128 min • Drama · Romance
Synopsis
A blind man has an operation to regain his sight at the urging of his girlfriend and must deal with the changes to his life.
Our family guide
Best from age 13- 60 Audience · 265 · 100%
A blind man, encouraged by his girlfriend, undergoes surgery to restore his sight. He grapples with the profound changes to his life and perception, impacting his relationships and independence.
- Violence & peril
- 1/10
- Language
- 2/10
- Drinking, drugs & smoking
- 3/10
- Romance & sensuality
- 3/10
- Scary moments
- 2/10
Heads up
- Discussions of sight loss and adaptation.
- Emotional intensity as characters struggle.
- Brief partial nudity in a non-sexual context.
- A few instances of mild language.
What it models well
- Embracing change
- Love and commitment
- Overcoming challenges
- Adapting to new realities
Talk about it after
- The challenges and adjustments of living with a disability.
- What it means to truly "see" beyond physical sight.
- The importance of empathy and supporting loved ones.
- How relationships can evolve through major life events.
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Top billed cast
Director: Irwin Winkler • Crew: Steve Levitt, Oliver Sacks
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Details
- TMDB audience
- 6.0/10 (265)
- Age rating
- PG-13
- Status
- Released
- IMDb
- tt0132512
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