Father Stu
“God wanted a fighter… and He found one.”
Synopsis
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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International TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2022-04-27
Top Cast
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Mark Wahlberg
Father Stuart 'Stu' Long
Mel Gibson
Bill Long
Jacki Weaver
Kathleen Long
Teresa Ruiz
Carmen
Malcolm McDowell
Monsignor Kelly
Annet Mahendru
Mary
Cody Fern
Priest
Winter Ave Zoli
Allison
Ronnie Gene Blevins
Bartender
Ned Bellamy
Dr. Novack
Michael Fairman
Randall
Niko Nicotera
Barfly
Alain Uy
Tim
Carlos Leal
Father Garcia
Annie Lee
Dr. Wan
Aaron Moten
Ham
Molly Baker
Mrs. Ferris
Chiquita Fuller
Waitress
Release History & Theatrical Window
Streaming Window: 48 DaysWest Des Moines, Iowa
Festival / Special Debut
April 13, 2022
Wide Cinema Exhibition
May 31, 2022
VOD & Digital Platforms
June 14, 2022
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$4M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$21.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
5.4x
+$17.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Rosalind Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Rosalind Ross
- Original Score
- Dickon Hinchliffe
- Original Title
- Father Stu
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Portuguese
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Production Budget
- $4M
- Worldwide Gross
- $21.6M
- Production Studios
- Municipal Pictures, Palm Drive Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Rosalind Ross
Rosalind Ross
Dickon Hinchliffe
Jacques Jouffret
Jeffrey M. Werner
Colleen Camp, Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, Jordon Foss, Miky Lee
Department Leadership Roster
Mark Wahlberg
Producer
Stephen Levinson
Producer
Jordon Foss
Producer
Jeffrey M. Werner
Editor
David Meyer
Production Design
Lisa Norcia
Costume Design
Jacques Jouffret
Director of Photography
Rosalind Ross
Screenplay
Rosalind Ross
Director
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music Composer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Father Stu
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in Father Stu?
The principal cast of Father Stu includes Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Teresa Ruiz, Malcolm McDowell.
When was Father Stu released and how long is it?
Father Stu was released in 2022 with a total runtime of 2h 4m.
What was the box office and production budget of Father Stu?
Father Stu had a reported production budget of $4M and grossed $21.6M at the worldwide box office (5.4 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for Father Stu?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Father Stu was composed by Dickon Hinchliffe.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Father Stu?
Father Stu holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).