Father Stu is a 2022 biographical drama film written and directed by Rosalind Ross in her directorial debut. The film stars Mark Wahlberg, who also produces, as Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-Catholic priest suffering from inclusion body myositis.
Father Stu was released in the United States on April 13, 2022, during Holy Week. The film received mixed reviews from critics but was acclaimed by audiences.It has grossed over $21 million.
Introduction:
- Directed by:: Rosalind Ross
- Written by:: Rosalind Ross
- Produced by:: Mark Wahlberg,Stephen Levinson,Jordan Foss
- Starring:: Mark Wahlberg,Mel Gibson,Jacki Weaver,Teresa Ruiz,Malcolm McDowell
- Cinematography:: Jacques Jouffret
- Edited by:: Jeffrey M. Werner
- Music by:: Dickon Hinchliffe
- Production companies:: Columbia Pictures,Municipal Pictures,CJ Entertainment
- Distributed by:: Sony Pictures Releasing
- Release dates:: April 5, 2022 (Cinemark Helena),April 13, 2022 (United States)
- Running time :: 124 minutes
- Countries:: United States,South Korea
- Language:: English
- Budget:: $30–40 million
- Box office:: $21.6 million
Cast:
- Mark Wahlberg as Father Stuart "Stu" Long
- Jacki Weaver as Kathleen Long, Stu's mother
- Mel Gibson as William "Bill" Long, Stu's estranged father.
- Teresa Ruiz as Carmen
- Aaron Moten as Ham
- Cody Fern as Jacob
- Carlos Leal as Father Garcia
- Malcolm McDowell as Monsignor Kelly
- Jack Kehler as Curtis
- Niko Nicotera as Barfly
