Private Benjamin

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

19801h 50m6.0(430 votes)

Comedy

Synopsis

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.

Private Benjamin (1980) is a comedy film directed by Howard Zieff. It stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, and Armand Assante. The film runs for 1 hour 50 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 6.0 out of 10 from 430 votes.

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Director

Howard Zieff

Cast

Goldie Hawn

Judy Benjamin

Eileen Brennan

Capt. Doreen Lewis

Armand Assante

Henrí Trémont

Robert Webber

Col. Clay Thornbush

Sam Wanamaker

Teddy Benjamin

Barbara Barrie

Harriet Benjamin

Mary Kay Place

Pvt. Mary Lou Glass

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Where can I watch Private Benjamin?

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Who stars in Private Benjamin?

Private Benjamin stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, and Robert Webber, and was directed by Howard Zieff.

How long is Private Benjamin?

Private Benjamin has a runtime of 1 hour 50 minutes.

When did Private Benjamin come out?

Private Benjamin was released in 1980.

What genre is Private Benjamin?

Private Benjamin is a comedy film.

Is Private Benjamin worth watching?

Private Benjamin holds an average audience score of 6.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.