First Position (2011): cast, story & where to watch
2011 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2011, First Position is a comedy, drama and documentary film directed by Bess Kargman, running about 90 minutes. “Six dancers. Five minutes on stage. One chance to make it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A documentary that follows six young dancers from around the world as they prepare for the Youth America Grand Prix, one of the most prestigious ballet competitions in the world.
Who’s in it. First Position stars Aran Bell as Self, Rebecca Houseknecht as Self, Joan Sebastian Zamora as Self and Miko Fogarty as Self, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, First Position has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV and Sundance Now and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch First Position page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Position tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Position (2011)?
- In US, First Position is available to stream on Philo, AMC+ Amazon Channel and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is First Position worth watching?
- First Position holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, drama and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Position?
- First Position stars Aran Bell, Rebecca Houseknecht, Joan Sebastian Zamora, Miko Fogarty and Jules Jarvis Fogarty.