

Father Stu
2022, English. Directed by Rosalind Ross.
God wanted a fighter… and He found one.
The true-life story of boxer-turned-priest. When an injury ends his amateur boxing career, Stuart Long moves to Los Angeles to find money and fame. While scraping by as a supermarket clerk, he meets Carmen, a 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. However, a motorcycle accident leaves him wondering if he can use his second chance to help others, leading to the surprising realization that he's meant to be a Catholic priest.
- Runtime
- 2h 4m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Where to watch Father Stu
Father Stu is streaming on Sony Liv in India.
Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
Details
- Released
- 13 April 2022
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Rosalind Ross
- Budget
- $4M
- Box office
- $22M
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What Father Stu is based on
Father Stu is based on a true story.
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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Father Stu: quick answers
Is Father Stu worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 772 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Father Stu?
Father Stu runs 124 minutes (2h 4m).
Does Father Stu have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Father Stu. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Father Stu parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Father Stu is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Father Stu on?
Father Stu is streaming on Sony Liv in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like Father Stu?
If you liked Father Stu, try Raging Bull, Bleed for This, The Fighter.
Who directed Father Stu?
Father Stu (2022) was directed by Rosalind Ross and stars Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver.
What is Father Stu based on?
Father Stu is based on a true story.