First Man (2018) is widely regarded as the most realistic space film ever made — and it earns that title by refusing to dramatize what doesn’t exist. There’s no sound in the vacuum of space, only silence and vibration. The Earth and Moon are lit by the same Sun, not by cinematic spotlights. Helmets are designed so faces stay visible, just like in real missions. Even the spacecraft feel cramped, noisy, and fragile rather than sleek or heroic. Instead of spectacle, the film leans into accuracy and