The Reluctant Preacher (2025): cast, story & where to watch
2025 · Series · ★ 7
Released in 2025, The Reluctant Preacher is a drama series.
What it’s about. When Shizuka Urumi reluctantly works as a high school teacher and aims to keep her distance, her students provoke her to get involved in their lives.
Who’s in it. The Reluctant Preacher stars Alice Hirose as Shizuka Urumi, Shota Watanabe as Hikaru Urami, Sae Okazaki as Seira Hayashi and Kayo Noro as Miyuki Oguchi, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Reluctant Preacher has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Reluctant Preacher page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Reluctant Preacher tend to enjoy Breaking Bad, Better Call Saul, Demon Slayer: Kimetsu no Yaiba and Attack on Titan.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Reluctant Preacher (2025)?
- In US, The Reluctant Preacher is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Reluctant Preacher worth watching?
- The Reluctant Preacher 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 The Reluctant Preacher?
- The Reluctant Preacher stars Alice Hirose, Shota Watanabe, Sae Okazaki, Kayo Noro and Keiko Horiuchi.
- When was The Reluctant Preacher released?
- The Reluctant Preacher was released in 2025.