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Critic William Thomas
rated 6

A light comedy with Goldie Hawn as the rich princess sent to join the army...

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Cast & Crew

Howard Zieff
Director
Harry Dean Stanton
As Sgt. Jim Ballard
Sally Kirkland
As Helga
Armand Assante
As Henrí Trémont
Mary Kay Place
As Pvt. Mary Lou Glass
Craig T. Nelson
As Capt. William Wooldridge

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In this laugh-out-loud comedy, Goldie Hawn stars as Judy Benjamin, a spoiled Jewish American Princess who joins the army after her husband's untimely death on their wedding night. Despite her initial struggles with the tough training and strict discipline, Judy finds a new sense of purpose and self-esteem. But things get complicated when she falls for a charming French doctor, Henri, and must choose between her military career and a third chance at love. Nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Actress for Hawn's hilarious performance, this film is a feel-good, heartwarming tale of self-discovery and empowerment.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Private Benjamin include Top Secret!, Airplane!, Brewster's Millions, Trading Places, Life of Brian, Up in Smoke.

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Private Benjamin was released in theaters on October 6, 1980.