An Officer and a Gentleman (1982): cast, story & where to watch
1982 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1982, An Officer and a Gentleman is a drama and romance film directed by Taylor Hackford, running about 124 minutes. “Life gave him nothing, except the courage to win...and a woman to love.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Zack Mayo is an aloof, taciturn man who aspires to be a navy pilot. Once he arrives at training camp for his 13-week officer's course, Mayo runs afoul of abrasive, no-nonsense drill Sergeant Emil Foley. Mayo is an excellent cadet, but a little cold around the heart, so Foley rides him mercilessly, sensing that the young man would be prime officer material if he weren't so self-involved. Zack's affair with a working girl is likewise compromised by his unwillingness to give of himself.
Who’s in it. An Officer and a Gentleman stars Richard Gere as Zack Mayo, Debra Winger as Paula Pokrifki, Louis Gossett Jr. as Sergeant Emil Foley and David Keith as Sid Worley, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, An Officer and a Gentleman has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $129.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Paramount+ Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch An Officer and a Gentleman page.
If you liked it. Fans of An Officer and a Gentleman tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)?
- In US, An Officer and a Gentleman is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is An Officer and a Gentleman worth watching?
- An Officer and a Gentleman holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and romance. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in An Officer and a Gentleman?
- An Officer and a Gentleman stars Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr., David Keith and Robert Loggia.
- When was An Officer and a Gentleman released?
- An Officer and a Gentleman was released in 1982, with a runtime of about 124 minutes.