First Reformed
Seen it?2018 | 113 min | Drama
Friday Night FlickWhy it’s a Friday Night Flick
Critics loved it (93% on Rotten Tomatoes) and it won 2 Oscars. Make plans for this one.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who loves a strong drama. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 53 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated R: meant for adults.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsVery strong
93% on Rotten Tomatoes, 86 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
7.0 out of 10
- AwardsVery strong
Won 2 Oscars: Academy Awards: Best Original Screenplay, Academy Awards: Best Actor. Won 1 Critics' Choice Award: Critics' Choice Movie Awards: Best Original Screenplay. Won 1 Independent Spirit Award: Independent Spirit Awards: Best Male Lead. Also nominated for 1 more Critics' Choice Award and 3 more Independent Spirit Awards. Plus 25 other awards.
- Box office & staying powerBelow par
$4 million worldwide on a $4 million budget; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactSolid
About 218K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Paul Schrader
- Ethan HawkePastor Ernst Toller
- Amanda SeyfriedMary Mensana
- Cedric the EntertainerPastor Joel Jeffers
- Victoria HillEsther
- Philip EttingerMichael Mensana
- Michael GastonEdward Balq
- Bill HoagJohn Elder
- Kristin VillanuevaNurse Cindy
- Ingrid Kullberg-BendzMiddle-Aged Tourist
- Ken FormanMiddle-Aged Tourist