Manlife (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2017, Manlife is a notable film.
What it’s about. For over 80 years, Merle Hayden has crusaded to recruit members to the utopian movement Lawsonomy. Founded by aircraft pioneer Alfred Lawson, Lawsonomy advocates for economic reform and clean, communal living that transforms followers into a "New Species" that will benefit the human race either in this life or the next. Merle joined Lawson as a teenager and never looked back. His high school sweetheart Betty Kasch, however, is tired of Lawson coming between them. Reunited after over 60 years apart, non-believer Betty wants Merle to join her in Florida. Merle's commitment to preserving Lawson's legacy, artifacts currently rotting in a barn alongside a Wisconsin highway, has Betty worried Merle may leave her for Lawson once again.
Who’s in it. Manlife stars Mark Metcalf as Alfred Lawson (voice).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Manlife has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Manlife page.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Manlife (2017)?
- In US, Manlife is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, IndieFlix and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Manlife worth watching?
- Manlife holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Manlife?
- Manlife stars Mark Metcalf.
- When was Manlife released?
- Manlife was released in 2017.