# Father Stu (2022)

> A hard-living boxer discovers a vocation in Catholic priesthood while confronting family estrangement, physical decline, and the possibility of redemption.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/575650

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama
- Director: Rosalind Ross
- Cast: Mark Wahlberg, Mel Gibson, Jacki Weaver, Teresa Ruiz, Malcolm McDowell, Annet Mahendru, Cody Fern, Winter Ave Zoli
- TMDB rating: 7.1/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt14439896/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, gritty, hopeful, inspirational movie night, faith based viewing

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