Is Father Stu starring Mark Wahlberg on Netflix? (where to watch)

Mark Wahlberg stars in Father Stu, a biographical drama written and directed by Rosalind Ross about the boxer-turned-priest Stuart Long. Based on a true story, Wahlberg has been open about wanting to create more meaningful movies and this faith-heavy movie is in line with his recent statements. In addition to starring as the titular character, he also serves as a producer and openly admits to spending millions to get this movie made.

For those unfamiliar with the story, Father Stu focuses on Stuart “Stu” Long’s transition from amateur boxer to the Catholic priesthood. After he receives an injury that ends his boxing career, Stuart moves to Los Angeles in search of money and fame. While there, he meets a Sunday school teacher that introduces him to faith, religion and church.

The film was released in the United States during Holy Week (leading up to Easter). Fans of Wahlberg are likely curious about whether or not the movie is going to be available to watch on Netflix. We’ve got all the details regarding Father Stu‘s release and more below.

Is Father Stu on Netflix?

Yes, as of Sept. 16, 2022, Father Stu has now been made available to watch on Netflix. In addition to the 2022 film, there are several Wahlberg films on the platform, including Four Brothers, Spenser Confidential, The Other Guys, and Me Time. There are also a few religious and inspiring movies that might appeal to Father Stu fans on the streaming platform, such as God Calling and Gifted Hands.

The movie had always been intended to arrive on Netflix after its theatrical release. Netflix and Sony have a new agreement where Sony’s theatrical releases move to Netflix during the pay 1 window, which typically begins nine months after a film releases in theaters. The timespan might have been shortened for Netflix. That means the movie was planned to come to Netflix by January 2023, but it dropped earlier.

Where to watch Father Stu

Right now, Wahlberg fans can check out the movie on Netflix. Father Stu is also available for rent and purchase on platforms such as Amazon Prime Video, Apple TV+, Vudu, and more. Of course, the movie has also been released on DVD and Blu-ray.

Check out the official trailer for the 2022 movie in the video below!

Will you be checking out Father Stu on Netflix while it’s available?