Father Stu(2022)
“God wanted a fighter… and He found one.”
Overview
The true-life story of boxer-turned-priest. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.
Director
Rosalind Ross
Studio
Municipal Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$22M
Cast
Mark Wahlberg
as Father Stuart 'Stu' Long
Mel Gibson
as Bill Long
Jacki Weaver
as Kathleen Long
Teresa Ruiz
as Carmen
Malcolm McDowell
as Monsignor Kelly
Annet Mahendru
as Mary
Cody Fern
as Priest
Winter Ave Zoli
as Allison
Faith Jefferies
as Time Keeper
Ronnie Gene Blevins
as Bartender
Ned Bellamy
as Dr. Novack
Michael Fairman
as Randall
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2022
Runtime
2h 4m
Language
English
Rating
7.1 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$22M
Production Companies
Municipal Pictures • Palm Drive Productions
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Where can I watch Father Stu?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Father Stu (2022).
What is Father Stu about?▼
The true-life story of boxer-turned-priest. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a Sunday school teacher who seems immune to his bad-boy charm. Determined to win her over, the longtime agnostic starts going to church to impress her. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.
Who directed Father Stu?▼
Father Stu was directed by Rosalind Ross and released in 2022. It is a drama film.
How long is Father Stu?▼
Father Stu has a runtime of 2 hours and 4 minutes (124 minutes total).
Who stars in Father Stu?▼
The cast of Father Stu includes Mark Wahlberg as Father Stuart 'Stu' Long, Mel Gibson as Bill Long, Jacki Weaver as Kathleen Long, Teresa Ruiz as Carmen, Malcolm McDowell as Monsignor Kelly and more.
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