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Major Payne (1995)

โ€œHe's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.โ€

6.5/10 ยท 938 votes 1h 35m pg-13 ComedyAdventureFamily

#70 of 107 films from 1995 #1629 of 2885 in comedy

Directed by Nick Castle ยท Written by Damon Wayans, Dean Lorey, Gary Rosen

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Overview

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.

Cast

Damon Wayansas Major Payne
Karyn Parsonsas Emily
William Hickeyas Dr. Phillips
Orlando Brownas Cadet Tiger
Michael Ironsideas Lt. Colonel Stone
Steven Martinias Cadet Alex Stone
Albert Hallas General Decker
Andrew Leedsas Cadet Dotson
Chris Owenas Cadet Wuliger
Joseph Blaireas Cadet Bryan
Mark W. Madisonas Cadet Fox
Peyton Chesson-Fohlas Cadet Johnson
Stephen Colemanas Cadet Leland
Mark Conwayas Police Sergeant

Facts

Release dateMarch 24, 1995
Runtime95 min (1h 35m) โ€” shorter as the 1995 average of 110 min
GenresComedy, Adventure, Family
LanguageEN
Budget$31,100,000
Box office$30,112,050 (1.0ร— budget)
IMDbtt0110443

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Questions

How long is Major Payne?
Major Payne runs 95 minutes (1h 35m).
Is Major Payne worth watching?
TMDB users give it 6.5/10 across 938 votes, which places it #70 of 107 films released in 1995 in this index (top 36%) and #1629 among 2885 comedy titles.
Who directed Major Payne?
Major Payne was directed by Nick Castle. Other well-rated titles by the same director: The Last Starfighter (1984), Dennis the Menace (1993).
Who stars in Major Payne?
Damon Wayans as Major Payne; Karyn Parsons as Emily; William Hickey as Dr. Phillips; Orlando Brown as Cadet Tiger; Michael Ironside as Lt. Colonel Stone; Steven Martini as Cadet Alex Stone.
What is Major Payne rated?
It carries a pg-13 certification in its home market. Ratings differ by country.
Where can I watch the trailer for Major Payne?
Open the title in the MTDb app for trailers, images and streaming links: https://mv.peoplentools.com/titles/86737.

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