MacGruber Movie Cast, Plot and Everything to Know

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Last modified: Jul. 11, 2010

MacGruber

Release Date: Friday, May 21, 2010 Theaters

Director: Jorma Taccone

Starring: Will Forte • Kristen Wiig • Val Kilmer • Ryan Phillippe • Maya Rudolph

R Comedy 1 hr, 28 m

3.43 / 5.0

69% WILL SEE 31% WON'T SEE

Rent or buy

Plot – What's the story about?

Plot: Only one American hero has earned the rank of Green Beret, Navy SEAL and Army Ranger. Just one operative has been awarded 16 purple hearts, 3 Congressional Medals of Honor and 7 presidential medals of bravery. And only one guy is man enough to still sport a mullet. In 2010, Will Forte brings "Saturday Night Live's" clueless soldier of fortune to the big screen in the action comedy "MacGruber."

In the 10 years since his fiancée was killed, special op MacGruber has sworn off a life of fighting crime with his bare hands. But when he learns that his country needs him to find a nuclear warhead that's been stolen by his sworn enemy, Dieter Von Cunth (Val Kilmer), MacGruber figures he's the only one tough enough for the job.

Assembling an elite team of experts--Lt. Dixon Piper (Ryan Phillippe) and Vicki St. Elmo (Kristen Wiig)--MacGruber will navigate an army of assassins to hunt down Cunth and bring him to justice. His methods may be unorthodox. His crime scenes may get messy. But if you want the world saved right, you call in MacGruber.

Comedy

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Who stars in MacGruber – Cast List

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Will Forte
The Breadwinner, Coyote vs. Acme
Kristen Wiig
Masters of the Universe, Gabby's Dollhouse: The Movie
Val Kilmer
Top Gun, Top Gun: Maverick
Ryan Phillippe
One Mile, The 2nd
Maya Rudolph
Animal Friends, Grown Ups
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Powers Boothe

Who is making MacGruber – Crew List

A look at MacGruber behind-the-scenes crew and production team. The film's director Jorma Taccone last helmed MacGruber (Series) and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping. The film's writer Jorma Taccone last penned MacGruber (Series) and Popstar: Never Stop Never Stopping.

Director: Jorma Taccone
Screenwriters: Jorma Taccone
John Solomon
Will Forte
Producers: Erin David
Ryan Kavanaugh
Lorne Michaels

Studios: Rogue Pictures
Production Company: Michaels Goldwyn Productions
Relativity Studios

Production – What we know about the MacGruber

Key Facts

Based on the "Saturday Night Live" skit which parodies the 1980's action-adventure series "MacGyver."

Movie Filming Timeline: Production Status Updates

Apr 2010

Completed

Changed MacGruber movie production status. The movie is ready for release.

Jan 2010

Post-Production

Changed the movie production status to Post-Production. The movie is now in the editing and finishing stages.

Aug 2009

Production

Changed the movie production status to Production. The movie is currently being filmed.

Jul 2009

Development

Changed the movie production status to Development. The movie is likely in scripting, budgeting, or stuck in 'development hell.'

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Additional Information

Parent Rating: R Restricted for strong crude and sexual content, violence, language and some nudity
Runtime: 1 hr, 28 m
Tagline: The Ultimate Tool.
Also known as: Not available
Language: English

MacGruber Trailers and Clips

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MacGruber Release Date: When was the film released?

MacGruber was released in nationwide movie theaters on Friday, May 21 , 2010. The film was released in approximately 2,551 theaters. There were 10 10 other movies released on the same date, including Shrek Forever After, Solitary Man and Holy Rollers.