An Officer and a Gentleman (1982): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
An Officer and a Gentleman is a 1982 romantic drama directed by Taylor Hackford, starring Richard Gere and Debra Winger. It runs 2 hours 4 minutes and earned $129.8 million worldwide. It won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Music (Original Song), and 3 awards in all. Critics gave it 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 2h 4m (124 min)
- Director
- Taylor Hackford
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Paramount Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is An Officer and a Gentleman About?
The premise of An Officer and a Gentleman without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young, rebellious man enlists in the U.S. Navy’s Aviation Academy and faces the demanding instruction of a strict sergeant. The rigorous training pushes him to confront his flaws and challenge his beliefs. As he strives to become an officer, he develops a complex relationship with a local woman, finding support and connection outside the confines of the academy. Together, they explore themes of personal growth, honor, and the struggle to define oneself.
An Officer and a Gentleman Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- u.s. navy
- naval aviation
- officer training school
- flight instructor
- military officer
- u.s. military
- aspiring pilot
- sex scene
- female nudity
- aviation
- drill sergeant
- gold digger
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- american flag
- man wears a uniform
- heterosexuality
- male pubic hair
- philippines
- female topless nudity
- drill instructor
- class differences
- discipline
- father son relationship
- suicide by hanging
- male nudity
- five word title
- promiscuous man
- committing suicide while naked
- unconscious man
- simulation
- hidden compartment
- intimidation
- hosing someone down
- punishment
- boat
- beach
- waterfront
- alcoholic father
- machine gun
- stepfather stepdaughter relationship
- mess hall
- factory
- friend
- mother daughter relationship
- blue collar
- self service
- cafeteria
- entrapment
- insignia
- instructions
- observation room
An Officer and a Gentleman Cast
Richard Gere leads the cast, with Debra Winger. Directed by Taylor Hackford.
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Director Taylor Hackford
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An Officer and a Gentleman Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave An Officer and a Gentleman 79% on Rotten Tomatoes and 75 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.1/10.
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IMDb 7.1 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 79% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 81%
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Metacritic 75 Metascore
User score 7.3
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TMDB 70% User score
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An Officer and a Gentleman Plot Summary
What happens in An Officer and a Gentleman from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 14 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Zachary “Zack” Mayo, portrayed by Richard Gere, has faced a tumultuous upbringing, living with his father Byron (Robert Loggia) after his mother tragically took her own life. This traumatic event occurred while waiting for Byron to return home, a visit that never happened. Eventually, Zack was brought to Byron’s side in the Philippines, where he was thrust into an environment that included two prostitutes, leaving him feeling unwanted and neglected. Lacking a father figure, Zack spiraled into a life of delinquency, even joining a street gang, only to find himself on the receiving end of violence when he was robbed and assaulted.
Full summary
The whole story of An Officer and a Gentleman, scene by scene
An Officer and a Gentleman Box Office
An Officer and a Gentleman grossed $129.8 million worldwide.
Worldwide gross
$129.8M
- US & Canada
- $129.8M
An Officer and a Gentleman Awards & Nominations
An Officer and a Gentleman won 2 Oscars, including Actor in a Supporting Role and Music (Original Song), and 3 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1983, with 2 wins from 6 nominations.
3 wins18 nominations5 ceremonies
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BAFTA 1984 1 win · 2 nominations- Won Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Original Music
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Oscars 1983 2 wins · 6 nominations- Won Actor in a Supporting Role – Louis Gossett Jr.
- Won Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Actress in a Leading Role – Debra Winger
- Nominated Film Editing
- Nominated Music (Original Score)
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Golden Globes 1983 7 nominations- Nominated Best Motion Picture – Drama
- Nominated Best Original Song
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actor) – Richard Gere
- Nominated Best Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama (Actress) – Debra Winger
- Nominated Best Supporting Performance in a Motion Picture – Drama, Comedy or Musical (Supporting Actor) – Louis Gossett Jr. and David Keith
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DGA Awards 1983 1 nomination- Nominated Feature Film – Taylor Hackford
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- Golden Globes 1982 2 nominations
- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actor – David Keith
- Nominated New Star of the Year – Actress – Lisa Blount
An Officer and a Gentleman Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer, 1 clip and 3 featurettes.
- Clip An Officer and a Gentleman • Up Where We Belong • Joe Cocker & Jennifer Warnes
- Featurette Louis Gossett Jr. Wins Supporting Actor: 1983 Oscars
- Featurette Richard Gere on the making of "An Officer and a Gentleman"
- Featurette "Up Where We Belong" Wins Original Song: 1983 Oscars
How Well Do You Know An Officer and a Gentleman?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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What childhood trauma does Zack Mayo experience?
Cars in An Officer and a Gentleman
30 cars on screen, including the 1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 and the 1962 Ford Falcon.
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1978 Triumph Bonneville 750 Main role -
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1974 Checker Taxicab Minor role -
Custom Made 'Jeepney' Minor role
An Officer and a Gentleman Also Known As
30 alternative titles, including “愛と青春の旅立ち” and “En offiser og en gentleman”.
- Also known as
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- 愛と青春の旅立ち
- En offiser og en gentleman
- 사관과 신사
- Oficial e Cavalheiro
- An
- En officer och gentleman
- Reto al Destino
- Ein Offizier und Gentleman
- Ufficiale e gentiluomo
- Officier et Gentleman
- Subay ve Centilmen
- Oficial y caballero
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- Officer og gentleman
- Официр и џентлмен
- 军官与绅士
- Garni-zóna
- Офицер и джентльмен
- Ιπτάμενος και Τζέντλεμαν
- קצין וג'נטלמן
- A Força do Destino
- 愛と青春の旅だち
- Oficer i Dżentelmen
- Офицер и джентълмен
- Důstojník a džentlmen
- Upseeri ja herrasmies
- Un officier et un gentleman
- Oficir i džentlmen
- Oficial i cavaller
- 軍官與紳士
- یک افسر و یک جنتلمن
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An Officer and a Gentleman FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of An Officer and a Gentleman, each answered in a sentence.
How long is An Officer and a Gentleman?
An Officer and a Gentleman runs 2 hours 4 minutes (124 minutes).
When was An Officer and a Gentleman released?
An Officer and a Gentleman was released on July 28, 1982.
Who directed An Officer and a Gentleman?
An Officer and a Gentleman was directed by Taylor Hackford.
More films by Taylor Hackford Who is in the cast of An Officer and a Gentleman?
An Officer and a Gentleman stars Richard Gere and Debra Winger.
How much did An Officer and a Gentleman make at the box office?
An Officer and a Gentleman grossed $129.8 million worldwide.
How is An Officer and a Gentleman rated?
An Officer and a Gentleman has 7.1/10 on IMDb, 79% on Rotten Tomatoes, 75 on Metacritic and 70% on TMDB.
What awards did An Officer and a Gentleman win?
An Officer and a Gentleman won 3 awards from 18 nominations, including Best Original Song at the BAFTA 1984.
Does An Officer and a Gentleman have a post-credit scene?
No. An Officer and a Gentleman has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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