She's in the Army Now (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 4.8
Released in 1981, She's in the Army Now is a comedy and tv movie film directed by Hy Averback, running about 97 minutes. “The Army will never be the same!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Akin to Private Benjamin, this comedy deals with the tough life of female army recruits going through basic training. Through their training they come to realize that there is more to being tough than having muscles.
Who’s in it. She's in the Army Now stars Kathleen Quinlan as Pvt. Cass Donner, Jamie Lee Curtis as Pvt. Rita Jennings, Susan Blanchard as Pvt. Virginia Marshall and Melanie Griffith as Pvt. Sylvie Knoll, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.8/10, She's in the Army Now has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch She's in the Army Now page.
If you liked it. Fans of She's in the Army Now tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch She's in the Army Now (1981)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for She's in the Army Now change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is She's in the Army Now worth watching?
- She's in the Army Now holds an audience score of 4.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and tv movie. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in She's in the Army Now?
- She's in the Army Now stars Kathleen Quinlan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Susan Blanchard, Melanie Griffith and Julie Carmen.
- When was She's in the Army Now released?
- She's in the Army Now was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.