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title: "A Grunt's Life"
year: 2019
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/a-grunt-s-life-2019"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 646885
imdb_id: "tt10832730"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 116
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 6
content_rating: "R"
---

# A Grunt's Life (2019) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/a-grunt-s-life-2019

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

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Title: A Grunt's Life.
Year: 2019.
Release Date: 11/01/2019 (US).
Genre: Comedy [Source 1], Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Reality [Source 4 - Note: Source 4 refers to a TV Series 2017-2022, but the prompt asks for the film "A Grunt's Life" (2019). I must be careful. Source 1 says Comedy. Source 4 says Action, Comedy, Drama, Horror, Reality for a TV series. I will stick to the film's genre info from Source 1].
Runtime: 1h 56m.
Rating: R.
Setting: Remote patrol base in Helmand Province of Afghanistan in 2008.
Characters: Marine Lieutenant Vinny Murphy, Captain Berry (self-

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | None | YOW.tv | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Amazon MX Player | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Braden Smith, Donny O'Malley
- **Networks / Studios**: VET Tv (Veteran Entertainment Television)

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Donny O'Malley** as *2nd Lt. Vinny Murphy*
- **Bruce Clifford** as *SSgt. Brian Rich*
- **Michael Drake Krueger** as *Capt. Berry*
- **Ian Stanley** as *1stSgt. Gunther*
- **Will Weed** as *Sgt. Mike O'Hara*
- **Elliott McKenzie** as *Sgt. Elliott Velasquez*
- **Zach Steffey** as *Sgt. Carl Reynolds*
- **Fahad Olayan** as *Achmed*
- **Steven P. Nemphos** as *LCpl. Davis*
- **Greg T. Kelly** as *LCpl. Cox*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch A Grunt's Life online?
A Grunt's Life is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Tubi TV, YOW.tv. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is A Grunt's Life worth watching?
A Grunt's Life holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 6 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie A Grunt's Life and when was it released?
A Grunt's Life is a feature film with a runtime of 116 minutes. It was released in 2019. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed A Grunt's Life?
A Grunt's Life was directed by Braden Smith, Donny O'Malley.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [A Grunt's Life — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/646885)
- [A Grunt's Life (2019) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt10832730/fullcredits/cast)
- [A Grunt's Life (2019) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/646885-a-grunt-s-life/cast)
- [A Grunt's Life (TV Series 2017 - 2022)](https://simkl.com/)

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