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Major Payne 1995

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

★ 6.5/10 · 910 votes PG-13 AdventureComedyFamily Released
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What is Major Payne?

Major Payne is a character in a film. He is a career Marine being discharged from the Marines.

Type
Film
Year
1995
Status
Released
Runtime
95 minutes
Release date
Mar 24, 1995
Original language
EN
Origin
United States of America
Studios
Universal Pictures, Wife 'n' Kids
Revenue
$30,112,050
Genres
Adventure, Comedy, Family
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81 /100 Solid Watch
⚡ Pacing & Momentum7.6/10
🧠 Narrative Depth7.4/10
🔄 Rewatch Potential8.9/10
🎬 Production Scale8.7/10
🎯 Feature Film #Adventure #Comedy #Family
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Overview

Major Payne is a character in a film. He is a career Marine being discharged from the Marines. Payne is described as a skilled warrior, but the nature of modern warfare has changed. As a result, he is unsure of what to do in civilian life. His commander finds him a new position, which involves commanding a group of students in a local school's Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps (JROTC) program. The students are described as a group of young people with no clear direction or purpose. Payne is tasked with leading and guiding them.

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Should you watch it?

“A hardened Marine veteran must command a ragtag group of school cadets.”

Reasons to watch
  • features unique training methods
  • stars Damon Wayans
Keep in mind
  • the main character struggles with civilian life
  • features rough training techniques

Watch it if you want to see a career military man adapt to civilian life through a youth program.

This is a PG-13 adventure, comedy, and family film.

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When was Major Payne released?

The film was released on 03/24/1995 in the US.

Who directs Major Payne?

The film is directed by Nick Castle.

Who stars in the film?

The film stars Damon Wayans alongside Rodney P. Barnes, Ross Bickell, Scott Bam Bam Bigelow, and Joda Blaire.

What is the runtime?

The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 35 minutes.

What is the premise of the movie?

A discharged Marine takes a job as the commanding officer of a school JROTC program.

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