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The Reason

7.820201h 22mNRMovieDrama

The film, based on the William Sirls book, follows a small-town pastor, his wife and their sick child as a mysterious man is sent to give them hope. Sirls adapted his book for the screen, writing the screenplay with Aviv Rubinstein and Richard Clark Jr.

DirectorRandall Stevens
WritersRichard Clark Jr.·William Sirls
ProducersMatt Shapira·Derrick Simcox

Where to watch

Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Randall Stevens

LJLouis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.
Pastor Jim
TATatyana Ali
Tatyana Ali
Macey
BTBeverly Todd
Beverly Todd
Shirley
KCKelly Carlson
Kelly Carlson
Kaitlyn
BJBurgess Jenkins
Burgess Jenkins
Zach
APAlan Powell
Alan Powell
Kenneth
SASara Antonio
Sara Antonio
Brooke
CRCharlie Ray Reid
Charlie Ray Reid
Alex Thomas
JLJessejames Locorriere
Jessejames Locorriere
Tim Shempner
RFRussell Bradley Fenton
Russell Bradley Fenton
Todd
EBElizabeth Becka
Elizabeth Becka
Mary Springsted
ISIrene Santiago
Irene Santiago
Dr. Kelly Collins

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The Reason — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Reason?

The Reason isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's not on Netflix.

Is The Reason on Netflix?

No, The Reason is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.

Is The Reason on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Reason isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Australia right now.

Where can I watch The Reason for free?

The Reason isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies.