Major Payne

Major Payne

1995 · 95 min · EN · PG-13 · 6.5 (899 votes)
Dir. Nick Castle · Starring Damon Wayans, Karyn Parsons, William Hickey, Michael Ironside, Albert Hall, Steven Martini · Music Craig Safan

He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.

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Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch of ragtag losers with no hope.

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This film offers a riotous clash of rigid military discipline and youthful irreverence. It's a feel-good, character-driven comedy that blends physical humor with an unexpectedly heartwarming journey of mentorship and belonging. Expect a steady stream of laughs as a tough-as-nails major finds his unlikely purpose.

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