Father Stu

Father Stu is a 2022 biographical drama film starring Mark Wahlberg as Stuart Long, a boxer-turned-Catholic priest who lives with a progressive muscle disorder. The film is written and directed by Rosalind Ross in her directorial debut. The film was produced on a budget of $4 million. Sony Pictures Releasing released Father Stu in theaters in the United States on April 13, 2022, during the Christian Holy Week. The film received mixed reviews from critics. It has grossed $21.8 million worldwide. The film was re-released on December 9, 2022 as Father Stu: Reborn in a re-cut intended for wider audiences. Plot Stuart Long, a foul-mouthed amateur boxer from Helena, Montana, has a troubled relationship with his parents, who are hostile towards religion since his brother's death. He moves to Southern California to pursue an acting career and gets a job in a grocery store, hoping to get connected in the entertainment industry. He is arrested for DUI and attempts to steal his father's truck to make it to an audition.