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10 Best Movies Like Father Stu

If you loved Father Stu, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Raging Bull

Raging Bull

1980★ 7.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Father Stu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The life of boxer Jake LaMotta, whose violence and temper that led him to the top in the ring destroyed his life outside of it....

#2
The Fighter

The Fighter

2010★ 7.4

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Father Stu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

Boxer "Irish" Micky Ward's unlikely road to the world light welterweight title. His Rocky-like rise was shepherded by half-brother Dicky, a boxer-turned-trainer who rebounded in li...

#3
Bleed for This

Bleed for This

2016★ 6.8

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Father Stu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The inspirational story of World Champion Boxer Vinny Pazienza, who after a near fatal car crash, which left him not knowing if he'd ever walk again, made one of sports most incred...

#4
The Challenger

The Challenger

2015★ 5.9

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Father Stu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar adrenaline-pumping atmosphere.

A legendary trainer comes out of retirement to help an underdog boxer fight his way to a better life....

#5
Hands of Stone

Hands of Stone

2016★ 6.6

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Father Stu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

The legendary Roberto Duran and his equally legendary trainer Ray Arcel change each other's lives....

#6
True Confessions

True Confessions

1981★ 6.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to Father Stu for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A cop clashes with his priest brother while investigating the brutal murder of a young prostitute....

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