PRINCIPAL CAST

Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Faith Jefferies, Annet Mahendru, Malcolm McDowell, Teresa Ruiz, Winter Ave Zoli, Cody Fern, Ned Bellamy, Alain Uy, Niko Nicotera, Ronnie Gene Blevins, Annie Lee, Michael Fairman, Danielle K. Golden, Larry Bagby

DIRECTOR

Rosalind Ross

WRITER

Rosalind Ross

SYNOPSIS

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 (Mark Wahlberg) moves to L.A. dreaming of stardom. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen (Teresa Ruiz), 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 (Mel Gibson and Jacki Weaver), Stu pursues his vocation with courage and compassion, inspiring not only those closest to him but countless others along the way.

BOX OFFICE

$19.2 Million

GENRE

Drama

RATING

Rated R
language throughout

RUN TIME

124 Minutes

STUDIO

Sony Pictures