First Reformed Movie (2018): Where to watch and stream online

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First Reformed

2018, Movie, 1h 53min

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.

Country: United Kingdom,United States

Director:

Paul Schrader

Cast:

Ethan Hawke,

Cedric the Entertainer,

Amanda Seyfried,

Michael Gaston

Reviews

Critic Xan Brooks

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...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

Critic Eric Kohn

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As a priest who may or may not be losing his mind, Hawke provides a compelling anchor for Schrader's surprisingly effective religious-themed film.

Read full review at Indie Wire

Critic Godfrey Cheshire

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...a stunning, enrapturing film, a crowning work by one of the American cinema’s most essential artists.

Read full review at Roger Ebert

Critic Hannah Strong

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...mind-bending spiritual drama.

Read full review at Little White Lies

Critic Peter Bradshaw

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It is about a man of God and his personal spiritual ordeal, building inexorably to an apocalyptic climax.

Read full review at The Guardian

Critic Ian Freer

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It’s uncompromising and difficult, but marks a return to blistering form for one of US cinema’s most personal, powerful voices.

Read full review at Empire

Frequently asked questions

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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.

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You can stream First Reformed on: Amazon Prime Mubi Amazon Store Pluto TV

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