The Reason
2020, English. Directed by Randall Stevens.
Miracles come in all shapes and sizes
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 22m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Cast & crew
- Randall StevensDirector
- Louis Gossett Jr.Pastor Jim
- Tatyana AliMacey
- Beverly ToddShirley
- Kelly CarlsonKaitlyn
- Burgess JenkinsZach
- Alan PowellKenneth
- Sara AntonioBrooke
- Charlie Ray ReidAlex Thomas
- Jessejames LocorriereTim Shempner
- Russell Bradley FentonTodd
- Elizabeth BeckaMary Springsted
- Irene SantiagoDr. Kelly Collins
Details
- Released
- 12 September 2020
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Richard Clark Jr., Aviv Rubinstien, William Sirls
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The Reason: quick answers
Is The Reason worth watching?
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How long is The Reason?
The Reason runs 82 minutes (1h 22m).
Does The Reason have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Reason. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Reason parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Reason is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Reason on?
The Reason isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 2 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Reason?
If you liked The Reason, try War Room, Lucy Shimmers and the Prince of Peace, Ordinary Angels.
Who directed The Reason?
The Reason (2020) was directed by Randall Stevens and stars Louis Gossett Jr., Tatyana Ali, Beverly Todd.