First Reformed (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2018, First Reformed is a drama film directed by Paul Schrader, running about 113 minutes. “The kingdom come undone.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A pastor of a small church in upstate New York starts to spiral out of control after a soul-shaking encounter with an unstable environmental activist and his pregnant wife.
Who’s in it. First Reformed stars Ethan Hawke as Pastor Ernst Toller, Amanda Seyfried as Mary Mensana, Cedric the Entertainer as Pastor Joel Jeffers and Victoria Hill as Esther, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, First Reformed has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $2.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads 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 Reformed page.
If you liked it. Fans of First Reformed tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch First Reformed (2018)?
- In US, First Reformed is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, 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 Reformed worth watching?
- First Reformed holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in First Reformed?
- First Reformed stars Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried, Cedric the Entertainer, Victoria Hill and Philip Ettinger.
- When was First Reformed released?
- First Reformed was released in 2018, with a runtime of about 113 minutes.