Major Payne 1995
“He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.”
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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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.
Should you watch it?
“A hardened Marine veteran must command a ragtag group of school cadets.”
- features unique training methods
- stars Damon Wayans
- 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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Frequently asked questions
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.