First Reformed (2018)
Kernel Score: 79% · 1,435 ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama
Released: 2018-05-18
Runtime: 113 minutes
Where to watch First Reformed
- Free with ads: Darkroom
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US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
First Reformed parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that First Reformed is an R-rated drama dealing with despair, suicide, and a pastor's spiral.
- Violence & scariness: Some — Includes suicide and explosive content as part of its psychological drama.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Cast
- Ethan Hawke as Pastor Ernst Toller
- Amanda Seyfried as Mary Mensana
- Cedric the Entertainer as Pastor Joel Jeffers
- Victoria Hill as Esther
- Philip Ettinger as Michael Mensana
- Michael Gaston as Edward Balq
- Bill Hoag as John Elder
- Kristin Villanueva as Nurse Cindy
- Ingrid Kullberg-Bendz as Middle-Aged Tourist
- Ken Forman as Middle-Aged Tourist
First Reformed FAQ
Is First Reformed good?
First Reformed has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 1,435 audience ratings.
Where can I watch First Reformed?
In the US you can watch it free with ads on Darkroom and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play and YouTube.
Is First Reformed OK for kids?
First Reformed is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that First Reformed is an R-rated drama dealing with despair, suicide, and a pastor's spiral.
What movies are like First Reformed?
If you liked First Reformed, try The Last Temptation of Christ, Winter Light, The Passion of the Christ and Courageous.