Major Payne (1995): cast, story & where to watch
1995 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1995, Major Payne is a comedy, adventure and family film directed by Nick Castle, running about 95 minutes. “He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Major Benson Winifred Payne is being discharged from the Marines. Payne is a killin' machine, but the wars of the world are no longer fought on the battlefield. A career Marine, he has no idea what to do as a civilian, so his commander finds him a job - commanding officer of a local school's JROTC program, a bunch of ragtag losers with no hope.
Who’s in it. Major Payne stars Damon Wayans as Maj. Benson Payne, Michael Ironside as Lt. Col. Stone, Scott Bigelow as Huge Biker and Joseph Blaire as Cadet Bryan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Major Payne has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $30.1M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and 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 Major Payne page.
If you liked it. Fans of Major Payne tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Major Payne (1995)?
- In US, Major Payne is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and 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 Major Payne worth watching?
- Major Payne holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, adventure and family. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Major Payne?
- Major Payne stars Damon Wayans, Michael Ironside, Scott Bigelow, Joseph Blaire and Orlando Brown.
- When was Major Payne released?
- Major Payne was released in 1995, with a runtime of about 95 minutes.