Father Stu

2022, Biography/Drama, 2h 4m

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Mark Wahlberg is hard-working but miscast in Father Stu, an issue compounded by the way the movie fumbles its fact-based story. Read critic reviews

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A fact-based movie with a big heart, Father Stu has a terrific cast and a message that's almost guaranteed to move you. Read audience reviews

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Movie Info

After surviving a motorcycle accident, a former boxer and longtime agnostic starts to wonder if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.

Cast & Crew

Mark Wahlberg
Stuart Long
Mel Gibson
Bill Long
Jacki Weaver
Kathleen Long
Teresa Ruiz
Carmen
Niko Nicotera
Barfly
Nikkita Lyons
Time Keeper
Cody Fern
Jacob
Chiquita Fuller
Waitress
Ned Bellamy
Dr. Novack
Annet Mahendru
Virgin Mary
Winter Ave Zoli
Allison
Ronnie Gene Blevins
Bartender
Rosalind Ross
Director
Rosalind Ross
Screenwriter
Mark Wahlberg
Producer
Jordon Foss
Producer
Stephen Levinson
Producer
Colleen Camp
Executive Producer
Tony Grazia
Executive Producer
Miky Lee
Executive Producer
Patrick Peach
Executive Producer
Jacques Jouffret
Cinematographer
Jeffrey M. Werner
Film Editor
Dickon Hinchliffe
Original Music
David Meyer
Production Design
Erika Totham
Art Director
Ian Anderson
Set Decoration
Lisa Norcia
Costume Designer
Rosalind Ross
Executive Producer
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