The Reason poster
Where to stream

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
WritersAviv Rubinstien·William Sirls
ProducersRichard Clark Jr.·Matt Shapira

Where to watch

FawesomeFawesomePluto TVPluto TVTubi TVTubi TV
Availability shown for United States · 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

More from Louis Gossett Jr. · Lead actor

Family Guy
Family Guy
1999 · 7.4
Hawaii Five-0
Hawaii Five-0
2010 · 7.7
Stargate SG-1
Stargate SG-1
1997 · 8.3
ER
ER
1994 · 7.8
Bonanza
Bonanza
1959 · 7.5
Psych
Psych
2006 · 7.9
Little House on the Prairie
Little House on the Prairie
1974 · 8.0
Madam Secretary
Madam Secretary
2014 · 7.0
Touched by an Angel
Touched by an Angel
1994 · 7.2
American Experience
American Experience
1988 · 6.5
See all fromLouis Gossett Jr.

More from Tatyana Ali · Co-star actress

The Cosby Show
The Cosby Show
1984 · 7.0
Abbott Elementary
Abbott Elementary
2021 · 7.5
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
Are You Afraid of the Dark?
1992 · 8.2
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air
1990 · 7.9
Key & Peele
Key & Peele
2012 · 7.7
Living Single
Living Single
1993 · 8.1
Bel-Air
Bel-Air
2022 · 7.7
Half & Half
Half & Half
2002 · 8.3
Fancy Nancy
Fancy Nancy
2018 · 8.0
Fastlane
Fastlane
2002 · 6.5
See all fromTatyana Ali

More like this

War Room
War Room
2015 · 7.9
Soul on Fire
Soul on Fire
2025 · 7.5
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace
Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace
2020 · 8.4
Abraham
Abraham
1993 · 7.1
Ordinary Angels
Ordinary Angels
2024 · 7.7
It's a Wonderful Life
It's a Wonderful Life
1946 · 8.3
Jesus
Jesus
1979 · 8.3
Lifemark
Lifemark
2022 · 7.5
Heaven Is for Real
Heaven Is for Real
2014 · 6.8
Elmer Gantry
Elmer Gantry
1960 · 7.3
Miracles from Heaven
Miracles from Heaven
2016 · 7.5
The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
The Girl Who Believes in Miracles
2021 · 7.4

The Reason — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Reason?

The Reason is streaming on Fawesome, Pluto TV and Tubi TV in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Reason on Netflix?

No, The Reason is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Fawesome and Pluto TV.

Is The Reason on Amazon Prime Video?

The Reason isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Reason for free?

The Reason is available to stream free (with ads) on Fawesome and Pluto TV in United States.