The Reason (2020): cast, story & where to watch
2020 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2020, The Reason is a drama film directed by Randall Stevens, running about 82 minutes.
What it’s about. The film, based on the William Sirls book, follows a small-town pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope. Sirls adapted his book for the screen, writing the screenplay with Aviv Rubinstein and Richard Clark Jr.
Who’s in it. The Reason stars Louis Gossett Jr. as Pastor Jim, Tatyana Ali as Macey, Beverly Todd as Shirley and Kelly Carlson as Kaitlyn, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Reason has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 The Reason page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reason tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reason (2020)?
- In US, The Reason is available to 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 The Reason worth watching?
- The Reason holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Reason?
- The Reason stars Louis Gossett Jr., Tatyana Ali, Beverly Todd, Kelly Carlson and Burgess Jenkins.
- When was The Reason released?
- The Reason was released in 2020, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.