Major Payne (1995): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Major Payne is a 1995 adventure comedy starring Michael Ironside, Damon Wayans and Orlando Brown. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes and earned $30.1 million worldwide. Critics gave it 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 35m (95 min)
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Universal Pictures
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Major Payne About?
The premise of Major Payne without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
After a distinguished military career, Major Benson Payne finds himself adrift in civilian life. A series of unfortunate events leads him to an unlikely new assignment: leading the woefully unprepared Junior ROTC unit at Madison Preparatory School. Now, the decorated veteran must use his rigorous training and discipline to transform a group of unruly cadets into a cohesive and competent team, discovering that teaching young people can be just as demanding as commanding troops in combat.
Major Payne Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- african american
- african american protagonist
- u.s. marine corps
- character name in title
- title spoken by character
- army major
- tough guy
- war veteran
- underdog
- misfit
- teenage boy
- training montage
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- delinquent
- bald hero
- daydream
- obese boy
- train station
- basic training
- dark comedy
- shaved head
- flatulence
- competition
- drill instructor
- remake
- german shepherd dog
- sleeping with eyes open
- opening action scene
- shootout
- military training
- love interest
- kiss
- hand to hand combat
- martial arts
- two word title
- broken finger
- slapped in the face
- laxative
- fistfight
- parade
- nightclub
- biker
- dancing
- barracks
- principal
- boy
- seeing eye dog
- boy wears a dress
- preparatory school
- obstacle course
- school counselor
Major Payne Cast
Michael Ironside leads the cast, with Damon Wayans and Orlando Brown.
Also Starring in Major Payne
· 6 moreMajor Payne Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Major Payne 29% on Rotten Tomatoes and 34 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.3/10.
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IMDb 6.3 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 29% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 68%
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Metacritic 34 Metascore
User score 7.4
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TMDB 64% User score
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Major Payne Plot Summary
What happens in Major Payne from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 16 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
Major Benson Winifred Payne, a seasoned Force Recon Marine and accomplished Vietnam veteran, triumphantly returns from a successful drug operation in South America, only to discover that he has been overlooked for a promotion to Lieutenant Colonel. After receiving an honorable discharge, he struggles to adapt to civilian life and finds himself in trouble with the law. Fortunately, his former commander intervenes, springing him from jail and reinstating him in the military.
Full summary
The whole story of Major Payne, scene by scene
Major Payne Box Office
Major Payne grossed $30.1 million worldwide. $29.4 million came from the US and Canada and $700,000 (2%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$30.1M
- US & Canada
- $29.4M
- International
- $700K
Major Payne Trailers & Videos
5 videos: 1 trailer and 4 clips.
- Clip "What Are You Lookin' At, Ass Eyes?"
- Clip Biker Fight Scene
- Clip You will be bald like me!
- Clip The Hip-Hop March
How Well Do You Know Major Payne?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
Question 1 of 10
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Who played the character of Major Benson Winifred Payne?
Cars in Major Payne
8 cars on screen, including the AM General HMMWV M998 and the 1964 Chevrolet C-Series.
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1964 Chevrolet C-Series Minor role -
1985 Ford Escort Minor role -
Harley-Davidson FLSTF Fat Boy Minor role
Major Payne Also Known As
18 alternative titles, including “Auf Kriegsfuß mit Major Payne” and “Майор Пэйн”.
- Also known as
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- Auf Kriegsfuß mit Major Payne
- Майор Пэйн
- Il maggiore Payne
- Mayor Payne
- Kőagy őrnagy
- Pelotão em Apuros
- Szczeniackie wojsko
- Майор Пейн
- Binbaşı Payne
- Majoras Peinas
- Mayor Problema
- 派恩少校
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- 쫄병 길들이기
- המפקד פיין
- Bojnik Payne
- Maiorul Payne
- メジャー・ペイン
- Majuri Payne
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Movies Like Major Payne
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including The Private War of Major Benson, The Marine and Buck Privates.
Major Payne FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Runtime
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings and post-credit scenes of Major Payne, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Major Payne?
Major Payne runs 1 hour 35 minutes (95 minutes).
When was Major Payne released?
Major Payne was released on March 24, 1995.
Who is in the cast of Major Payne?
Major Payne stars Michael Ironside, Damon Wayans and Orlando Brown, among 10 credited actors.
How much did Major Payne make at the box office?
Major Payne grossed $30.1 million worldwide ($29.4 million domestic, $700,000 international).
How is Major Payne rated?
Major Payne has 6.3/10 on IMDb, 29% on Rotten Tomatoes, 34 on Metacritic and 64% on TMDB.
Does Major Payne have a post-credit scene?
No. Major Payne has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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