Movie

The Reason

“Miracles come in all shapes and sizes”

★ 7.8(12)20201h 22m

The Reason is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 14 June 2026.

Where to watch The Reason

🇨🇦 Canada

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Good to know

Director: Randall Stevens
Release date: 2020-09-12
Runtime: 1h 22m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Orca Entertainment Group

The Reason — trailer

About The Reason

The Reason is a 2020 movie in the Drama genre, directed by Randall Stevens, starring Louis Gossett Jr., Tatyana Ali and Beverly Todd. It has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.8/10 from 12 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Reason in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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.

Cast

Louis Gossett Jr.

Pastor Jim

Tatyana Ali

Macey

Beverly Todd

Shirley

Kelly Carlson

Kaitlyn

Burgess Jenkins

Zach

Alan Powell

Kenneth

Sara Antonio

Brooke

Charlie Ray Reid

Alex Thomas

Jessejames Locorriere

Tim Shempner

Russell Bradley Fenton

Todd

Elizabeth Becka

Mary Springsted

Irene Santiago

Dr. Kelly Collins

Themes & keywords

pastorcancerblindnesschristian film

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Reason in Canada?+

In Canada, The Reason is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Reason on Netflix?+

The Reason is not on Netflix in Canada right now.

How long is The Reason?+

The Reason has a runtime of 1 hour 22 minutes (82 minutes).

Who stars in The Reason?+

The Reason stars Louis Gossett Jr., Tatyana Ali, Beverly Todd, Kelly Carlson and Burgess Jenkins.

When did The Reason come out?+

The Reason is a 2020 movie directed by Randall Stevens.

What genre is The Reason?+

The Reason is Drama film.

Who directed The Reason?+

The Reason was directed by Randall Stevens.