Private Benjamin(1980)
The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it.
Private Benjamin 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, released on October 6, 1980 with a runtime of 1h 50m. It stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante and Robert Webber. Viewers rate it 6.0 out of 10 across 426 ratings.
- Director:
- Howard Zieff
- Writers:
- Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers, Harvey Miller
- Producers:
- Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer, Harvey Miller
- Cinematographer:
- David M. Walsh
- Composer:
- Bill Conti
- Production:
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Budget:
- $15,000,000
- Revenue:
- $69,800,000
- Status:
- Released
Private Benjamin (1980) Trailer
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Private Benjamin 1980 TV trailer
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Nancy Meyers Reflects On the Making of PRIVATE BENJAMIN
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Private Benjamin Cast & Crew
Main cast
Goldie Hawn
as Judy Benjamin
Eileen Brennan
as Capt. Doreen Lewis
Armand Assante
as Henrí Trémont
Robert Webber
as Col. Clay Thornbush
Sam Wanamaker
as Teddy Benjamin
Barbara Barrie
as Harriet Benjamin
Mary Kay Place
as Pvt. Mary Lou Glass
Harry Dean Stanton
as Sgt. Jim Ballard
Albert Brooks
as Yale Goodman
Alan Oppenheimer
as Rabbi
- Estelle Marlov
Estelle Marlov
as Vocalist at Wedding
- Everett Covin
Everett Covin
as Bandleader
Key crew
Directed by Howard Zieff, written by Charles Shyer, Nancy Meyers and Harvey Miller, produced by Nancy Meyers, Charles Shyer and Harvey Miller.
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Private Benjamin Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.0/10 from 426 ratings.
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Private Benjamin – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Private Benjamin online?
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Private Benjamin (1980) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in Private Benjamin?
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The main cast of Private Benjamin (1980) includes Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber and Sam Wanamaker. The film was directed by Howard Zieff. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Private Benjamin released?
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Private Benjamin was released on October 6, 1980 and runs for 1h 50m.
Is Private Benjamin worth watching?
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Private Benjamin (1980) holds an average rating of 6.0 out of 10 from 426 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Private Benjamin?
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