Select your country to find out where to watch "First Reformed".

Ratings

Profile photo for
Your rating:
IMDb rating
7.1
Critic rating Average critic rating
8.7

Reviews

Add a review
Profile photo for xan2
Critic Xan Brooks
rated 6

...Paul Schrader’s new drama blows into town like Jesus at the temple. It’s here to call out the hypocrites, railing at the way in which Christianity is deployed as a convenient fig leaf by the resurgent American right...

Read full review at The Guardian
Profile photo for eric145
Profile photo for godfrey
Profile photo for hannah178
Profile photo for peter1024
Profile photo for ian92

Cast & Crew

Paul Schrader
Director
Ethan Hawke
As Pastor Ernst Toller
Cedric the Entertainer
As Pastor Joel Jeffers
Amanda Seyfried
As Mary Mensana
Michael Gaston
As Edward Balq
Victoria Hill
As Esther
Philip Ettinger
As Michael Mensana

Frequently asked questions

What is First Reformed about? Toggle content

In this powerful and thought-provoking drama, Ethan Hawke stars as Ernst Toller, a former military chaplain struggling to find his place in a small historic church in upstate New York. As he grapples with personal crises and the weight of his past, Toller is drawn into a dangerous game of cat and mouse with a radical environmental activist and his pregnant wife. The film builds towards a shocking climax as Toller's world begins to unravel, forcing him to confront his deepest fears and doubts. With its themes of spirituality, morality, and the fragility of human relationships, First Reformed is a gripping and unforgettable cinematic experience.

Where can I stream First Reformed? Toggle content

You can stream First Reformed on: Apple TV Amazon Store Fandango at Home Tubi Pluto TV

What movies are similar to First Reformed? Toggle content

Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as First Reformed include Still Alice, 3096 Days, Perfect Days, Aftersun, The Whale, Beautiful Boy.

When was First Reformed released in theaters? Toggle content

First Reformed was released in theaters on June 8, 2018.

When was First Reformed released for streaming? Toggle content

First Reformed was released for streaming on July 31, 2018.