Father Stu Movie (2022):
Father Stu is a biographical drama film written and directed by Rosalind Ross and produced by Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Jordan Foss. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, who also produces, as Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-Catholic priest suffering from inclusion body myositis.
The music was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe, with cinematography handled by Jacques Jouffret, and editing done by Jeffrey M. Werner. It was released in the United States on April 13, 2022, during Holy Week. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was acclaimed by audiences.
Father Stu Movie Information:
| Movie | Father Stu |
|---|---|
| Genre | Biographical Drama |
| Country | United States South Korea |
| Language | English |
| Box office collection | $21.6 million |
| Running time | 124 minutes |
| Release dates | April 5, 2022 (Cinemark Helena) April 13, 2022 (United States) |
| Starring | Mark Wahlberg Jacki Weaver Mel Gibson |
| Directed by | Rosalind Ross |
| Written by | Rosalind Ross |
| Produced by | Mark Wahlberg Stephen Levinson Jordan Foss |
| Cinematography | Jacques Jouffret |
| Edited by | Jeffrey M. Werner |
| Music by | Dickon Hinchliffe |
| Production companies | Columbia Pictures Municipal Pictures CJ Entertainment |
| Distributed by | Sony Pictures Releasing |
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Father Stu Movie Storyline (Plot):
Based on a true story, Father Stu is an unflinchingly honest, funny, and ultimately uplifting drama about a lost soul who finds his purpose in a most unexpected place. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long (Mark Wahlberg) moves to L.A. dreaming of stardom. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen (Teresa Ruiz), a Catholic 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. But surviving a terrible motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others find their way, leading to the surprising realization that he is meant to be a Catholic priest. Despite a devastating health crisis and the skepticism of Church officials and his estranged parents (Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver), Stu pursues his vocation with courage and compassion, inspiring not only those closest to him but countless others along the way.
Father Stu Movie Cast and Characters:
- Mark Wahlberg as Father Stuart “Stu” Long
- Jacki Weaver as Kathleen Long
- Mel Gibson as Bill Long
- Teresa Ruiz as Carmen
- Aaron Moten as Ham
- Cody Fern as Jacob
- Malcolm McDowell as Monsignor Kelly
- Niko Nicotera as Barfly
- Carlos Leal as Father Garcia
- Jack Kehler as Curtis
