Major Payne

PG-13

Released Mar 24, 1995

1 hr. 37 min.

Comedy

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29%

14 Reviews

Tomatometer

68%

100,000+ Ratings

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Maj. Benson Payne (Damon Wayans) 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.

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Chae

One of my absolute favorite childhood 90s movie. I laugh every time I watch it.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/11/24

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Ram

I had this movie on vhs when I was a kid. When I first got it I watched it everyday for about 2 weeks. Damn near knew every line. Just rewatched today at 30 years old with my wife. Cant wait for my boys to get a bit older so I can watch it with them 🤣 just an fyi, it might offend you if you're "sen-se-tive"

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/24

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Evahlynn J

really one of the most funniest movies I had ever discovered and it was absolutely hilarious and brings laughter through the entire movie with a laugh out of it all

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/24

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Narciso R

I see this movie two or three times a year. I love it. NRJ.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/12/24

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Luke R

I thought this movie could be fun, but I'm over it. It's not really that funny. And it's kinda annoying.

Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars

11/09/23

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Benjamin A

This movie is great, not politically correct but hilarious!!!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/15/23

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Nick Castle

Director

Damon Wayans

Maj. Benson Payne

Karyn Parsons

Emily Walburn

Michael Ironside

Lt. Col. Stone

William Hickey

Dr. Phillips

Albert Hall

Gen. Decker

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Jonathan Rosenbaum

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

Rated: 1/4

Jun 7, 2022

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Lisa Schwarzbaum

Entertainment Weekly

Rated: F

Sep 7, 2011

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Mick LaSalle

San Francisco Chronicle

Rated: 1/4

Jun 18, 2002

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Mal Vincent

The Virginian-Pilot

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

Rated: 1.5/4

Mar 2, 2022

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Barbara Shulgasser

Common Sense Media

Silly slapstick movie has some violence, salty language.

Rated: 3/5

Oct 13, 2015

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Emanuel Levy

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Rated: 2/5

Sep 15, 2005

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Synopsis

Maj. Benson Payne (Damon Wayans) 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
Executive Producer: Harry Tatelman, Damon Wayans
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
Sound Mix: Surround, Stereo

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