Major Payne

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Major Payne

PG-13,

1995,

1h 37m,

Comedy

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14 Reviews

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100,000+ Ratings

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68%

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100,000+ Ratings

Maj. Benson Payne lives, breathes and sleeps war. But after being honorably discharged from the Marines due to a lack of wars, Payne, the natural-born killer, has absolutely no idea how to cope in everyday civilian life. Fortunately, before he completely breaks down, Payne finds his way back into a military capacity at Madison Preparatory School, leading a group of misfit JROTC students who don't want to be led. Whipping these kids into shape might be his toughest battle yet.

Jonathan Rosenbaum

Chicago Reader

Jun 7, 2022

1/4

The problem with this movie isn’t ambivalence, because nothing has been sufficiently established, either morally or psychologically...

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Roger Ebert

Chicago Sun-Times

Jan 1, 2000

3/4

Although the plot of the movie is a familiar formula, the dialogue and performance are not; it's a smart, funny job of poking fun at all those movies where sadistic drill instructors terrorized their green recruits.

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

Mar 2, 2022

1.5/4

The movies have yet to utilize the writing and performing talents that were evident from Damon Wayans on In Living Color.

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Oct 13, 2015

3/5

Silly slapstick movie has some violence, salty language.

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Emanuel Levy

EmanuelLevy.Com

Sep 15, 2005

2/5

Philip Martin

Arkansas Democrat-Gazette

Feb 18, 2005

1/5

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Oct 14, 2018

Major Payne is a comedy classic...a feel-good comedy with a cute plot and a hilarious lead. 80's baby who grew up on In Living Color here. I may be a slight biased haha

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Harry M

Jun 8, 2018

I like this movie, it's a very good movie

Harry W

Dec 9, 2017

very funny and sweet story.

Han M

Oct 14, 2017

Funny 90s kids movie.

Ron S

Oct 13, 2017

I have to admit I have always enjoyed Damon Wayans, and Major Payne does not disappoint. Classic cinema? No. A lot of fun? Most definitely. If you enjoy lighter fare than you should not miss this.

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Anakin W

Sep 9, 2017

Major Payne: - Fine Acting - A Good Laugh Here And There - Decent Storyline (even if standard) - Fun Characters (even if standard) - Passable Pacing - Very Witty Dialogue Cons: - Story is cliched at times - Characters can be stereotypical at times - Some of the comedy misses - Damon Wayans can get annoying at times Overall Grade: B- (6.5/10)

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Nick Castle

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Damon Wayans

Maj. Benson Payne

Karyn Parsons

Emily Walburn

Michael Ironside

Lt. Col. Stone

William Hickey

Dr. Phillips

Albert Hall

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Synopsis

Maj. Benson Payne lives, breathes and sleeps war. But after being honorably discharged from the Marines due to a lack of wars, Payne, the natural-born killer, has absolutely no idea how to cope in everyday civilian life. Fortunately, before he completely breaks down, Payne finds his way back into a military capacity at Madison Preparatory School, leading a group of misfit JROTC students who don't want to be led. Whipping these kids into shape might be his toughest battle yet.

Director: Nick Castle
Producer: Eric L. Gold, Michael I. Rachmil
Screenwriter: Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans, Gary Rosen
Production Co: Universal Pictures
Rating: PG-13
Genre: Comedy
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Mar 24, 1995, Limited
Release Date (Streaming): Apr 19, 2016
Box Office (Gross USA): $29.4M
Runtime: 1h 37m
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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