Alan Oppenheimer, Albert Brooks, Armand Assante

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58% liked it

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86% liked it

22 critics

R, 1 hr. 49 min.

Directed by: Howard Zieff

Release Date: October 7, 1980

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DVD Release Date: May 1, 2001

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  • November 13, 2009
    One of my favourite 80?s films, this is a guilty pleasure of mine. Some comical and cheesy moments, but they suit the era and is ultimately a fun watch.
  • February 3, 2008
    Pending Review...

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  • October 19, 2007
    I think of this movie every time I hear the song "We are family."
  • September 21, 2007
    .......It was ok
  • August 3, 2007
    I loved the interaction between Goldie Hawn and Eileen Brennan. A classic comedy.
  • October 31, 2009
    I love this movie lol. Always enjoyable.
  • October 23, 2009
    bloody comedic film especially Goldie Hawn and Eileen Brennan
  • October 11, 2009
    i loved this movie! I love Godie Hawn and she was superb i this LOL movie!
    this movie is hilarious in places and goldie gives a brilliant performance!
    its different and interesting plot that is fun to watch, the cast is brilliant nd really enjoyed watching this movie!
    Goldie h...( read more)awn plays a women who husband dies on there wedding day when having sex she goes into a breakdown and ends upbeing conned into joining th army! at fist shes not so compliling and isnt enjoyin it and starts thinking about leaving but she doesnt give up and she takes you on a fun ride through the army and her love life!
    A nice movie to watch, really worth a watch! Goldie Hawn rules!
  • October 10, 2009
    This is a hilarious film which again i loved! Goldie Hawns performance is great, although similar to her other roles. Overboard?
    Anyway, that aside. This is a great film with a great plot that will have you in stitches!
  • October 4, 2009
    hilarious but the making of a natural woman my lady she does .

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  • Cinemadan2
    April 4, 2007
    Just to let all you Private Benjamin fans know.... I own the actual wedding dress worn by Goldie in the movie. Very interested in selling it. It's been boxed and in storage for almost 20 years. Please contact me if interested.

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