Father Stu (2022): cast, story & where to watch
2022 · Film · ★ 7.3
Released in 2022, Father Stu is a drama film directed by Rosalind Ross, running about 124 minutes. “God wanted a fighter… and He found one.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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’s in it. Father Stu stars Mark Wahlberg as Father Stuart 'Stu' Long, Mel Gibson as Bill Long, Jacki Weaver as Kathleen Long and Theresa Ruiz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.3/10, Father Stu has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $21.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Father Stu page.
If you liked it. Fans of Father Stu tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Father Stu (2022)?
- In US, Father Stu is available to stream on Hulu, fuboTV and YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Father Stu worth watching?
- Father Stu holds an audience score of 7.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Father Stu?
- Father Stu stars Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Theresa Ruiz and Teresa Ruiz.
- When was Father Stu released?
- Father Stu was released in 2022, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.