---
title: "Manlife"
year: 2017
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/manlife-2017"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 461035
imdb_id: "tt3817838"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 94
community_rating: 6.0
vote_count: 2
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Manlife (2017) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/manlife-2017

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Topic: Film "Manlife" (2017).
Format: Factual, original 150-190 word overview.
Style: Neutral, encyclopedic prose, plain text, no markdown, no asterisks, no headings, no bullet points.
Constraints: Use ONLY verifiable facts from provided SYNOPSIS and SOURCES. No guessing/inventing. First sentence must not contain spoilers.
Target Word Count: 150-190 words.
Title: Manlife
Year: 2017
Release Date: 06/04/2017 (US)
Genres: Documentary, History, and Romance
Runtime: 1h 34m
Director: Ryan Sarnowski
Main Character: Merle Hayden
Subject: Recruitment for Lawsonomy, a utopian movement founded by aircraft pioneer Alfred Lawson.
Lawsonomy details: Advocates for economic reform and clean, communal living; aims to transform followers into a "New Species" to benefit the human race in this life or the next.
Merle Hayden's history: Joined Lawson as a teenager; has crusaded for over 80 years.
Other characters: Betty Kasch (high school sweetheart).
Plot points: Betty is tired of Lawson coming between them; reunited after over 60 years apart; Betty is a non-believer and wants Merle to join her in Florida.
Drafting Sentence 1 (No spoilers): Manlife is a 2017 documentary film that explores themes of history and romance

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel | Fawesome | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home |
| **United Kingdom (GB)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| **Canada (CA)** | None | Tubi TV | Apple TV Store |
| **Australia (AU)** | None | None | Amazon Video |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Ryan Sarnowski
- **Networks / Studios**: Threshing Media

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Merle Hayden** as *Self*
- **Betty Kasch** as *Self*
- **Jim Newman** as *Self*
- **Mark Metcalf** as *Alfred Lawson (voice)*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch Manlife online?
Manlife is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is Manlife worth watching?
Manlife holds a community rating of 6.0/10 based on 2 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Documentary, History for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie Manlife and when was it released?
Manlife is a feature film with a runtime of 94 minutes. It was released in 2017. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed Manlife?
Manlife was directed by Ryan Sarnowski.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Manlife — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/461035)
- [Manlife (2017) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt3817838/fullcredits/)
- [Manlife (2017) - Cast & Crew — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/461035-manlife/cast)
- [Manlife (2017) Full Cast & Crew - Plex](https://watch.plex.tv/movie/manlife/credits)
- [‎Manlife (2017) directed by Ryan Sarnowski • Reviews, film ...](https://letterboxd.com/film/manlife/crew/)

---
*Generated by Archytele Open Intelligence Systems. Data verified against TMDB and JustWatch APIs.*