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First Sunday (2008): cast, story & where to watch

2008 · Film · ★ 5.6

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Released in 2008, First Sunday is an action and comedy film directed by David E. Talbert, running about 96 minutes. “Keep the faith. Steal the rest.” — that tagline sets the tone.

What it’s about. Durell and LeeJohn are best friends and bumbling petty criminals. When told they have one week to pay a $17,000 debt or Durell will lose his son, they come up with a desperate scheme to rob their neighborhood church. Instead, they end up spending the night in the presence of the Lord and are forced to deal with much more than they bargained for.

Who’s in it. First Sunday stars Ice Cube as Durell, Katt Williams as Rickey, Tracy Morgan as LeeJohn and Loretta Devine as Sister Doris, among others.

How it landed. With an audience score of 5.6/10, First Sunday has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $38.8M at the box office.

Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Starz Apple TV Channel and ALLBLK 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 Sunday page.

If you liked it. Fans of First Sunday tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.

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Frequently asked

Where can I watch First Sunday (2008)?
In US, First Sunday is available to stream on Starz Apple TV Channel and ALLBLK, 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 Sunday worth watching?
First Sunday holds an audience score of 5.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
Who stars in First Sunday?
First Sunday stars Ice Cube, Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan, Loretta Devine and Michael Beach.
When was First Sunday released?
First Sunday was released in 2008, with a runtime of about 96 minutes.