---
title: "MacGruber"
year: 2010
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/macgruber-2010"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 37931
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 90
community_rating: 5.4
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "R"
---

# MacGruber (2010) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/macgruber-2010

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

MacGruber is a film first released in 2010. Catalogued under Action, Comedy. Produced and broadcast by Universal Studios, Relativity Media, Rogue Pictures. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "An ex-special operative is called back into action to stop his archenemy from destroying Washington, DC."

### Why Watch
- Features action comedy elements
- Based on the Saturday Night Live sketch

### Caveats & Content Note
- Humor can be hit-or-miss
- Tone & Suitability: The film is rated R and leans heavily into absurd parody.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: action, comedy, absurd, parody

## Streaming Availability Matrix

Direct streaming licensing updates dynamically. Consult the live tracking interface at https://www.archytele.com/show/macgruber-2010#watch.

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jorma Taccone
- **Networks / Studios**: Universal Studios, Relativity Media, Rogue Pictures

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Will Forte** as *MacGruber*
- **Kristen Wiig** as *Vicki*
- **Ryan Phillippe** as *Piper*
- **Powers Boothe** as *Colonel Faith*
- **Maya Rudolph** as *Casey*
- **Christopher Keith Irvine** as *Frank Korver*
- **Mark Henry** as *Tut Beemer*
- **Glenn Jacobs** as *Tanker Lutz*
- **Dalip Singh** as *Tug Phelps*
- **Hassan Hamin Assad** as *Vernon Freedom*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What is the release year of MacGruber?
MacGruber was released in 2010.

### Q: What genres is the film classified under?
It is classified as an action and comedy film.

### Q: What is the main plot of the film?
Ex-special operative MacGruber is called back into action to take down Dieter Von Cunth, who has a nuclear warhead and is bent on destroying Washington, DC.

### Q: What is the origin of the film?
The film is based on the Saturday Night Live sketch of the same name.

### Q: Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Jorma Taccone.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [MacGruber — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/37931)
- [MacGruber (film) - Wikipedia](https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacGruber_(film))
- [MacGruber (2010) - IMDb](https://m.imdb.com/title/tt1470023/)
- [MacGruber (2010) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/de-at/film/269295-macgruber/ubersicht/)
- [MacGruber 45% (2010) | Kinobox.cz](https://www.kinobox.cz/film/262513-macgruber)
- [MacGruber | Rotten Tomatoes](https://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/macgruber)

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