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Major Payne
PG-13

Major Payne

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

1995 • 95 min • Adventure · Comedy · Family

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Synopsis

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.

Our family guide

Best from age 10
65
Movie Knight Score
922 reviews
  • 65 Audience · 922 · 100%

Major Payne, a tough-as-nails Marine, finds himself discharged and takes on the challenge of leading a misfit JROTC group at a prep school. He brings his strict military discipline to the eager young cadets, turning their lives upside down in this family adventure comedy.

Violence & peril
3/10
Language
3/10
Drinking, drugs & smoking
1/10
Romance & sensuality
1/10
Scary moments
2/10

Heads up

  • Some crude humor and slapstick violence.
  • Occasional mild profanity and suggestive remarks.
  • Payne's initial gruff demeanor might be intense for younger viewers.

What it models well

  • Discipline and perseverance
  • Teamwork and camaraderie
  • Finding your place
  • Unconventional mentorship

Talk about it after

  • What does it mean to be a leader?
  • How can different approaches to discipline be effective?
  • The importance of believing in yourself and your team.
  • Understanding that people can change and grow.

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Top billed cast

Director: Nick Castle • Crew: Dean Lorey, Gary Rosen, Damon Wayans

Trailers & clips

The Hip-Hop March

You will be bald like me!

Biker Fight Scene

"What Are You Lookin' At, Ass Eyes?"

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Details

TMDB audience
6.5/10 (922)
Age rating
PG-13
Status
Released
Budget
$31,100,000
Box office
$30,112,050
IMDb
tt0110443

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