MacGruber (film)

MacGruber is a 2010 American action comedy film based on the Saturday Night Live sketch of the same name, itself a parody of action-adventure television series MacGyver. Jorma Taccone of the comedy trio The Lonely Island directed the film, which stars Will Forte in the title role; Kristen Wiig as Vicki St. Elmo, MacGruber's work partner and love interest; Ryan Phillippe as Dixon Piper, a young lieutenant who becomes part of MacGruber's team; Maya Rudolph as Casey, MacGruber's deceased wife; and Val Kilmer as Dieter von Cunth, the villain.

MacGruber
Theatrical release poster
Directed byJorma Taccone
Screenplay by
Based on
MacGruber
by
  • Will Forte
  • John Solomon
  • Jorma Taccone
Produced by
Starring
CinematographyBrandon Trost
Edited byJamie Gross
Music byMatthew Compton
Production
companies
Distributed byUniversal Pictures
Release dates
  • March 15, 2010 (2010-03-15) (SXSW)
  • May 21, 2010 (2010-05-21) (United States)
Running time
91 minutes
CountryUnited States
LanguageEnglish
Budget$10 million
Box office$9.3 million

Originally scheduled for release on April 23, 2010, the film was instead released on May 21, 2010, grossing $9.3 million worldwide against a $10 million budget.

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