Father Stu

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Father Stu

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Released Apr 13, 2022

2h 4m

Biography

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God needed a fighter, and He found one. Father Stu is based on the true-life story of boxer-turned-priest, Father Stuart Long, whose journey from self-destruction to redemption inspired countless people along the way.

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Critics Consensus

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

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Audience Says

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

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Mark Kermode

Kermode and Mayo's Take (YouTube)

[A] fairly kind of bland Hollywood story.

Jan 31, 2024

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Edward Porter

Times (UK)

... A Christian movie with a bit more heft than the schmaltzy tales routinely served up for middle America’s churchgoers.

Rated: 2/5

Aug 24, 2022

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Danny Leigh

Financial Times

The star’s wild-card charisma motors the story along, even if events sprawl beyond the control of first-time director Rosalind Ross when tragedy enters.

Rated: 3/5

Jun 10, 2022

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Emiliano Basile

EscribiendoCine

Within its conventional story (it is a classic biopic), Father Stu has several subversions to the genre that make it unique and appealing to a general audience. [Full review in Spanish]

Rated: 6/10

Jan 10, 2024

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Gianmarco Farfán

Cinencuentro

Nonetheless, despite all the personal and familiar difficulties that the characters encounter, the film first and foremost transmits hope and true faith in God. [Full review in Spanish]

Sep 11, 2023

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Zach Pope

Zach Pope Reviews

Might not be the film I loved but I did love the importance of the story & Mark Wahlberg’s performance!

Jul 25, 2023

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CHRISTINE D

This is a great holiday movie for young children and adults. It's heartwarming and very inspirational!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/20/22

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Rodney

It had a great story line, especially since its a true story. The acting is excellent and awesome cinematography. It was a story of true devotion and love on all levels. I hope it wins many awards.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/22

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Sam B

Best film of the year.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/15/22

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Mark K

Mark Wahlberg is a terrific actor. Portraying the evolution of his character took great skill and he pulled it off. I am not a Mel Gibson fan, but he too was excellent in this film. The story is funny, sad, touching and heroic. The run of emotions is stunning and totally enjoyable. Excellent entertainment.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/13/22

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windycitybluebird

Very inspirational. So glad they released the PG-13 version so I could see it with my family. We need more films like this!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/12/22

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Lisa

Great story - Mark Wahlberg was excellent

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

12/11/22

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Mark Wahlberg’s Prison Sermon

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Premarital Sex

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Mark Wahlberg Yells at Jesus

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Gruesome Car Crash

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Mark Wahlberg & Teresa Ruiz Sing “Jackson”

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Mark Wahlberg Converts for a Woman

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Father Stu: Official Clip - So Inspiring! Father Stu’s Ordination and Homily

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Malcolm McDowell Is Monsignor Kelly

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Father Stu: Official Clip - Father Stu’s First Sermon

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Father Stu: Official Clip - I'm Gonna Be a Priest

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Synopsis

God needed a fighter, and He found one. Father Stu is based on the true-life story of boxer-turned-priest, Father Stuart Long, whose journey from self-destruction to redemption inspired countless people along the way.

Director: Rosalind Ross
Producer: Mark Wahlberg, Jordon Foss, Stephen Levinson
Screenwriter: Rosalind Ross
Distributor: Sony Pictures
Production Co: Columbia Pictures, Palm Drive Productions, CJ Entertainment
Rating: R (Language Throughout)
Genre: Biography, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Apr 13, 2022, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $21.0M
Runtime: 2h 4m

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