Private Benjamin
1980, English. Directed by Howard Zieff.
The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it.
A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Snoozefest
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6.0/10 from 436 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Howard ZieffDirector
- Goldie HawnJudy Benjamin
- Eileen BrennanCapt. Doreen Lewis
- Armand AssanteHenrí Trémont
- Robert WebberCol. Clay Thornbush
- Sam WanamakerTeddy Benjamin
- Barbara BarrieHarriet Benjamin
- Mary Kay PlacePvt. Mary Lou Glass
- Harry Dean StantonSgt. Jim Ballard
- Albert BrooksYale Goodman
- Alan OppenheimerRabbi
- Estelle MarlovVocalist at Wedding
- Everett CovinBandleader
Details
- Released
- 6 October 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Nancy Meyers, Harvey Miller, Charles Shyer
- Budget
- $15M
- Box office
- $70M
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Private Benjamin: quick answers
Is Private Benjamin worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 6.0/10 from 436 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Private Benjamin?
Private Benjamin runs 110 minutes (1h 50m).
Does Private Benjamin have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Private Benjamin. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Private Benjamin suitable for kids?
Private Benjamin is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
What movies are like Private Benjamin?
If you liked Private Benjamin, try Stripes, Ladies First, The Dictator.
Who directed Private Benjamin?
Private Benjamin (1980) was directed by Howard Zieff and stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante.