Plot
2017 film directed by Paul Schrader
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Why Watch This
First Reformed delivers a haunting meditation on faith, guilt, and ecological collapse, anchored by Ethan Hawke’s raw, magnetic performance as a tormented pastor. Paul Schrader’s austere direction forces every lingering silence to feel like a sermon, making the film a powerful, unsettling experience.
Best For
Drama fans, Eco‑conscious viewers, Slow‑burn lovers, Spiritual seekers, Indie film aficionados
The CinePearl Take
Hawke inhabits Reverend Toller with a quiet ferocity that makes his crises feel both personal and universal. Schrader’s deliberate pacing lets the film breathe, turning every lingering shot into a visual sermon. The script weaves theology with climate anxiety, creating a rare blend of intellectual rigor and emotional urgency that lingers long after the credits roll.
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Cast & Crew
- Director
- Paul Schrader
- Cast
- Ethan Hawke, Amanda Seyfried, Michael Gaston, Cedric the Entertainer, Victoria Hill
- Writer
- Paul Schrader
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