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.
based on true storypriestcatholic1990sfather son conflictidentity strugglespiritual awakeningfaith journeypersonal rebirthfailed boxerlife‑changing accidentfaith under hardship
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Questions about Father Stu
How long is Father Stu?
Father Stu has a runtime of 2h 4m (2 hours and 4 minutes).
Who directed Father Stu?
Father Stu was directed by Rosalind Ross and released in 2022.
What genre is Father Stu?
Father Stu is a Drama film (2022).
Who stars in Father Stu?
The cast of Father Stu includes Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Teresa Ruiz, Malcolm McDowell.
What is the TMDB rating for Father Stu?
Father Stu has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 739 votes.