Father Joe (film)
2026 action thriller film
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Father Joe is a 2026 French English-language action thriller film directed by Barthélémy Grossmann (in his directing debut), and written by Luc Besson. It stars Kiefer Sutherland, Al Pacino, and Ever Anderson.
- Luc Besson
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Kiefer Sutherland
- Al Pacino
- Ever Anderson
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| Directed by | Barthélémy Grossmann |
| Written by | Luc Besson |
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Running time | 116 minutes |
| Country | France |
| Language | English |
The film had its world premiere out of competition of the 83rd Venice International Film Festival on 5 September 2026.[1]
Premise
In 1990s Manhattan, a priest clashes with a mob boss.[2]
Cast
- Kiefer Sutherland as Father Joe
- Al Pacino
- Ever Anderson
- Fred Melamed
- Michael Lockerbie as Rizzo
Production
The film is written and produced by Luc Besson and directed by Barthélémy Grossmann. It is produced by EuropaCorp and LBP (Luc Besson Production).[3] The cast is led by Kiefer Sutherland (who is also a producer) with Al Pacino and Ever Anderson,[4] Besson's former wife Milla Jovovich's daughter.
Principal photography began in October 2025 in Paris, which stood in for 1990s Manhattan.[5][6]