
Private Benjamin
The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it.
Directed by Howard Zieff
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A buoyant comedy about a privileged woman's transformation through military training, balancing fish-out-of-water humor with genuine empowerment and self-discovery.
A sheltered young high society woman joins the US Army on a whim and finds herself in a more difficult situation than she ever expected.
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Does Private Benjamin end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 90% of films.
Is Private Benjamin sad? Barely. Less sad than 89% of films.
Is Private Benjamin easy watching? Yes. More comforting than 88% of films.
Is Private Benjamin scary? Barely. Less frightening than 84% of films.
Is Private Benjamin violent? Not especially. Less violent than 73% of films.
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