---
title: "First Sunday"
year: 2008
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/first-sunday-2008"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 14423
imdb_id: "tt0486578"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 96
community_rating: 5.6
vote_count: 282
content_rating: "PG-13"
---

# First Sunday (2008) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/first-sunday-2008

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "First Sunday" (2008).
Goal: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
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Title: First Sunday.
Year: 2008.
Genre: Comedy, Action, Suspense, Drama, Crime Comedy.
Director/Writer/Producer: David E. Talbert.
Cast: Ice Cube (also producer), Katt Williams, Tracy Morgan.
Characters: Durell Washington and LeeJohn Jackson (best friends and bumbling petty criminals).
Plot: Durell is told he has one week to pay a $17,000 debt or he will lose his son. They plan to rob their neighborhood church. They end up spending the night in the presence of the Lord and deal with more than they bargained for.
Rating: PG-13.
Runtime: 1h 36m.
Release Date: 01/11/2008 (US).

    First Sunday is

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | ALLBLK, Starz Apple TV channel | Tubi TV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, Sky Store |
| **Canada (CA)** | Netflix, Netflix Standard with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, CosmoGo, YouTube |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video, YouTube |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: David E. Talbert
- **Networks / Studios**: Cube Vision

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Ice Cube** as *Durell*
- **Katt Williams** as *Rickey*
- **Tracy Morgan** as *LeeJohn*
- **Loretta Devine** as *Sister Doris*
- **Michael Beach** as *Deacon*
- **Keith David** as *Judge B. Bennet Galloway*
- **Regina Hall** as *Omunique*
- **Malinda Williams** as *Tianna*
- **Chi McBride** as *Pastor Arthur Mitchell*
- **Clifton Powell** as *Officer Eddie King*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch First Sunday online?
First Sunday is currently available to watch or stream on ALLBLK, Starz Apple TV channel, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is First Sunday worth watching?
First Sunday holds a community rating of 5.6/10 based on 282 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Action for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie First Sunday and when was it released?
First Sunday is a feature film with a runtime of 96 minutes. It was released in 2008. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed First Sunday?
First Sunday was directed by David E. Talbert.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [First Sunday — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14423)
- [First Sunday (2008) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0486578/fullcredits/)
- [First Sunday - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/First_Sunday)
- [First Sunday (2008) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/14423-first-sunday/cast)
- [First Sunday - Full Cast & Crew - TV Guide](https://www.tvguide.com/movies/first-sunday/cast/2030350502/)
- [First Sunday (2008) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/first-sunday/credits)

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