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Private Benjamin

R19801h 50mHoward Zieff
IMDb 6.2 · Rotten Tomatoes 84% · Metacritic 59

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"The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it."

A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.

Comedy
ArmyStrong WomanParis, FranceChangeEmpowermentTransformationTraining CampTrainingFemale SoldierFemale Protagonist

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Frequently asked questions

What is Private Benjamin (1980) about?

A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.

Who stars in Private Benjamin?

Private Benjamin stars Goldie Hawn (Judy Benjamin), Eileen Brennan (Capt. Doreen Lewis), Armand Assante (Henrí Trémont), Robert Webber (Col. Clay Thornbush), Sam Wanamaker (Teddy Benjamin). The film was directed by Howard Zieff.

How long is Private Benjamin?

Private Benjamin has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1980. It is rated R.

Is Private Benjamin worth watching?

Private Benjamin holds an IMDb rating of 6.2/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 84. Fans of Comedy are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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