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Father Stu

  • 20222022
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  • 2h 4m
IMDb RATING
6.4/10
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Mark Wahlberg in Father Stu (2022)
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 moves to L.A. dreaming of stardom. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, 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, Stu pursues his vocation with courage and compassion, inspiring not only those closest to him but countless others along the way.
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Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.Follows the life of Father Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-priest who inspired countless people during his journey from self-destruction to redemption.
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  • Director
    • Rosalind Ross
  • Writer
    • Rosalind Ross(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Mel Gibson
    • Jacki Weaver
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  • Director
    • Rosalind Ross
  • Writer
    • Rosalind Ross(written for the screen by)
  • Stars
    • Mark Wahlberg
    • Mel Gibson
    • Jacki Weaver
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    • 177User reviews
    • 69Critic reviews
    • 40Metascore
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    Mark Wahlberg
    Mark Wahlberg
    • Stuart Longas Stuart Long
    Mel Gibson
    Mel Gibson
    • Bill Longas Bill Long
    Jacki Weaver
    Jacki Weaver
    • Kathleen Longas Kathleen Long
    Teresa Ruiz
    Teresa Ruiz
    • Carmenas Carmen
    Aaron Moten
    Aaron Moten
    • Hamas Ham
    Cody Fern
    Cody Fern
    • Jacobas Jacob
    Malcolm McDowell
    Malcolm McDowell
    • Monsignor Kellyas Monsignor Kelly
    Carlos Leal
    Carlos Leal
    • Father Garciaas Father Garcia
    Jack Kehler
    Jack Kehler
    • Curtisas Curtis
    Alain Uy
    Alain Uy
    • Timas Tim
    Tenz McCall
    Tenz McCall
    • Young Stuartas Young Stuart
    Annet Mahendru
    Annet Mahendru
    • Maryas Mary
    Patricia Belcher
    Patricia Belcher
    • Maudeas Maude
    Niko Nicotera
    Niko Nicotera
    • Barflyas Barfly
    Tony Amendola
    Tony Amendola
    • Coach Beechas Coach Beech
    Valente Rodriguez
    Valente Rodriguez
    • Bill's Foremanas Bill's Foreman
    Colleen Camp
    Colleen Camp
    • Motel Receptionistas Motel Receptionist
    Winter Ave Zoli
    Winter Ave Zoli
    • Allisonas Allison
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    • Trivia
      Mark Wahlberg ended up funding the project himself after being turned down by several studios.
    • Goofs
      In the mass scene, they were saying the Confiteor / Confession of Faith (Penitential Rite), they were saying it the New Translation that was updated in 2011. However, this movie took place in 1994. The wording they said was "through my fault, through my fault, through my most grievous fault" which wasn't part of the Confiteor in 1994.
    • Quotes

      Stuart Long: Hear me out. All our outer nature's wasting away. But our inner nature is being renewed every day. This life, no matter how long it lasts, is a momentary affliction preparing us for eternal glory. We shouldn't pray for an easy life, but the strength to endure a difficult one. Because the experience of suffering is the fullest expression of God's love. It is a chance to be closer to Christ.

    • Connections
      Featured in Gutfeld!: Episode #2.48 (2022)
    • Soundtracks
      Too Much Monkey Business
      Written and Performed by Chuck Berry
      Courtesy of Geffen Records
      Under license from Universal Music Enterprises

    User reviews177

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    Top review
    Excellent
    Loved the movie. Acting was great! Such a good story but also sad and inspiring. God calls the sinners. A lost soul with a difficult life who finds his calling yet suffers so much.... these are called the saints among us. Glad Mark W got this made. Great to see Mel G again & love Jacki W !!
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    • Release date
      • April 15, 2022 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • South Korea
      • United States
    • Official site
      • Sony Pictures
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Отець Стю
    • Filming locations
      • Butte, Montana, USA
    • Production companies
      • CJ Entertainment
      • Palm Drive Productions
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    Box office

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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,884,796
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $5,402,642
      • Apr 17, 2022
    • Gross worldwide
      • $21,589,168
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 4 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.39 : 1

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