Private Benjamin (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1980, Private Benjamin is a comedy film directed by Howard Zieff, running about 110 minutes. “The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A sheltered young high society woman joins the army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.
Who’s in it. Private Benjamin stars Goldie Hawn as Judy Benjamin, Eileen Brennan as Capt. Doreen Lewis, Armand Assante as Henrí Trémont and Robert Webber as Col. Clay Thornbush, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Private Benjamin has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $69.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Private Benjamin page.
If you liked it. Fans of Private Benjamin tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Private Benjamin (1980)?
- In US, Private Benjamin is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Private Benjamin worth watching?
- Private Benjamin holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Private Benjamin?
- Private Benjamin stars Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber and Mary Kay Place.
- When was Private Benjamin released?
- Private Benjamin was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 110 minutes.