
Major Payne(1995)
“He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.”
Overview
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch of ragtag losers with no hope.
Director
Nick Castle
Studio
Universal Pictures
Revenue
$30M
Cast

Damon Wayans
as Maj. Benson Payne

Karyn Parsons
as Emily Walburn

William Hickey
as Dr. Phillips

Michael Ironside
as Lt. Col. Stone

Albert Hall
as Gen. Decker

Steven Martini
as Cadet Alex Stone

Chris Owen
as Cadet Wuliger

Andrew Leeds
as Cadet Dotson
Joseph Blaire
as Cadet Bryan
Mark W. Madison
as Cadet Fox
Peyton Chesson-Fohl
as Cadet Sgt. Johnson
Stephen Coleman
as Cadet Leland
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1995
Runtime
1h 35m
Language
English
Rating
6.5 / 10
Box Office
$30M
Production Companies
Universal Pictures • Wife 'n' Kids
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Major Payne?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Major Payne (1995).
What is Major Payne about?▼
Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch of ragtag losers with no hope.
Who directed Major Payne?▼
Major Payne was directed by Nick Castle and released in 1995. It is a adventure, comedy, family film.
How long is Major Payne?▼
Major Payne has a runtime of 1 hours and 35 minutes (95 minutes total).
Who stars in Major Payne?▼
The cast of Major Payne includes Damon Wayans as Maj. Benson Payne, Karyn Parsons as Emily Walburn, William Hickey as Dr. Phillips, Michael Ironside as Lt. Col. Stone, Albert Hall as Gen. Decker and more.
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