Basic Training (1985): cast, story & where to watch
1985 · Film · ★ 3.9
Released in 1985, Basic Training is a comedy film directed by Andrew Sugerman, running about 88 minutes.
What it’s about. Melinda comes to Washington DC to visit her friend Debbie, and to find a job in government, where she hopes to do her part to make it better. She gets a lower echelon administrative position at the Pentagon, and finds things pretty slack. Her boss seems to be more interested in getting into her pants than trying to find lost data on the Russians. Melinda resists his advances and begins working her way up in the Pentagon, finding subtle ways of getting her policies implemented by manipulating the slovenly males that populate the Pentagon, including finding a way to defuse the mounting conflict with the Russians
Who’s in it. Basic Training stars Ann Dusenberry as Melinda, Rhonda Shear as Debbie, Angela Aames as Cheryl and Will Nye as Lt. Cranston, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 3.9/10, Basic Training has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Basic Training page.
If you liked it. Fans of Basic Training tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Basic Training (1985)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Basic Training change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Basic Training worth watching?
- Basic Training holds an audience score of 3.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Basic Training?
- Basic Training stars Ann Dusenberry, Rhonda Shear, Angela Aames, Will Nye and Walter Gotell.
- When was Basic Training released?
- Basic Training was released in 1985, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.