First Reformed (2018)
A pastor's bleak world unravels into a cerebral, intimate crisis after a radical encounter.
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 intense is First Reformed?
First Reformed has no gore and some violence. Emotionally it is devastating. The pace is a slow burn, and it is a full-attention watch. Rated R.
What First Reformed feels like
- Tone
- bleakcerebralintimatemelancholy
- Pace
- Slow burn
- Best for
- Full attention
Where to stream First Reformed
US availability via TMDB, last checked Oct 8, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is First Reformed for you?
Is First Reformed scary?
No. First Reformed is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is First Reformed gory or violent?
No gore (0 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3). Squeamish viewers are fine here.
Is First Reformed sad or heavy?
Yes. Emotional weight 3 of 3. It hits hard; do not plan anything light after.
Is First Reformed OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 0, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is First Reformed?
First Reformed runs 1h 53m.
Where can I stream First Reformed?
First Reformed is streaming on Netflix.
Does First Reformed have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
It leaves the ending open to interpretation.
Cast and crew
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