Father Stu (2022)

Directed by

Rosalind Ross

Genre

drama film, biographical film

Country

United States

Runtime

2h 04m

Rated

R

Rating

7.1 of 10 from 746 voters

Elsewhere

IMDb

How it feels

A former boxer becomes a Catholic priest while dealing with a progressive muscle disorder. The film follows his struggles and faith.

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What happens

Father Stu is a 2022 biographical drama film starring Mark Wahlberg as Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-Catholic priest who lives with a progressive muscle disorder. The film is written and directed by Rosalind Ross in her directorial debut. The film was produced on a budget of $4 million. Sony Pictures Releasing released Father Stu in theaters in the United States on April 13, 2022, during the Christian Holy Week. The film received mixed reviews from critics. It grossed $21.8 million worldwide. The film was re-released on December 9, 2022, as Father Stu: Reborn in a re-cut intended for wider audiences. (from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA)

Trailer

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