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Major Payne

He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.
1995 | 95m | English

(41764 votes)

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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.
Release Date: Mar 24, 1995
Director: Nick Castle
Writer: Gary Rosen, Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans
Genres: Family, Comedy, Adventure
Keywords war veteran, headquarter, military base, military service, base, major, military spoof, instructor
Production Companies Universal Pictures, Wife 'n' Kids
Box Office Revenue: $30,112,050
Budget: $0
Updates Updated: Feb 01, 2025 (Update)
Entered: Apr 13, 2024
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Name Character
Damon Wayans Maj. Benson Payne
Karyn Parsons Emily Walburn
William Hickey Dr. Phillips
Michael Ironside Lt. Col. Stone
Albert Hall Gen. Decker
Orlando Brown Cadet Kevin 'Tiger' Dunne
Steven Martini Cadet Alex Stone
Andrew Leeds Cadet Dotson
Chris Owen Cadet Wuliger
Joseph Blaire Cadet Bryan
Mark W. Madison Cadet Fox
Peyton Chesson-Fohl Cadet Sgt. Johnson
Stephen Coleman Cadet Leland
Mark Conway Police Sergeant
David DeHart Wellington Cadet Captain
Joshua Todd Diveley New Cadet
Robert Faraoni Jr. Smart Ass Soldier
Michael Gabel Lt. Wiseman
Ross Bickell Col. Braggart
Scott Bigelow Huge Biker
R.J. Knoll Blind New Cadet
Dean Lorey Mr. Shipman
Brad Martin MP
Seymour Swan Soldier
Leonard L. Thomas Bleeding Soldier
Hechter Ubarry Guerilla Leader
Carolyn Walker Miss Goodman
Damien Dante Wayans Cadet Deak Williams
R. Stephen Wiles Cadet Heathcoat
Chris Williams Marksman
Tommy Wiles Cadet
Al Cerullo Chopper pilot
John Louis Fischer Chopper pilot
P. Rodney Barnes Weightlifter
Curtis Bush Terrorist
Robert Shepherd Army Officer (uncredited)
George Cheung Vietcong Soldier (uncredited)
Name Job
Nick Castle Director
Patrick Kennedy Editor
Joshua A. Burwell Greensman
Gary Rosen Screenplay
James Griffin Second Second Assistant Director
Richard Bowen Director of Photography
Dean Lorey Screenplay
Damon Wayans Screenplay
Craig Safan Original Music Composer
G.A. Aguilar Stunts
Name Title
Michael I. Rachmil Producer
Eric L. Gold Producer
Organization Category Person
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Reviews

SoSmooth1982
8.0

Awesome awesome movie! One of my favorites growing up. Damon Waynes is a hard ass to some teens training them for the military games. One of the funniest movies I've ever seen. ...

Jul 13, 2023