Major Payne
“He's looking for a few good men... or a few guys old enough to shave.”
Synopsis
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.
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Top Cast
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Damon Wayans
Major Payne
Karyn Parsons
Emily
Steven Martini
Cadet Alex Stone
Orlando Brown
Cadet Tiger
William Hickey
Dr. Phillips
Michael Ironside
Lt. Colonel Stone
Albert Hall
General Decker
Chris Owen
Cadet Wuliger
Andrew Leeds
Cadet Dotson
Joseph Blaire
Cadet Bryan
Mark W. Madison
Cadet Fox
Peyton Chesson-Fohl
Cadet Johnson
Stephen Coleman
Cadet Leland
Mark Conway
Police Sergeant
David DeHart
Wellington Cadet Captain
Joshua Todd Diveley
New Cadet
Robert Faraoni Jr.
Smart Ass Soldier
Michael Gabel
Lt. Wiseman
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 24, 1995
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 1, 2008
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$31.1M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$30.1M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.97x
-$988K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Nick Castle
- Screenplay & Story
- Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans, Gary Rosen
- Original Score
- Craig Safan
- Original Title
- Major Payne
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Spanish
- Runtime
- 1h 35m
- Production Budget
- $31.1M
- Worldwide Gross
- $30.1M
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Wife 'n' Kids
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Nick Castle
Dean Lorey, Damon Wayans, Gary Rosen
Craig Safan
Richard Bowen
Patrick Kennedy
Eric L. Gold, Michael I. Rachmil, Harry Tatelman, Damon Wayans
Department Leadership Roster
Nick Castle
Director
Dean Lorey
Screenplay
Damon Wayans
Screenplay
Gary Rosen
Screenplay
Eric L. Gold
Producer
Michael I. Rachmil
Producer
Craig Safan
Original Music Composer
Richard Bowen
Director of Photography
Patrick Kennedy
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Major Payne
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Major Payne 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 directed Major Payne?
Major Payne was directed by Nick Castle.
Who stars in Major Payne?
The principal cast of Major Payne includes Damon Wayans, Karyn Parsons, Steven Martini, Orlando Brown, William Hickey.
When was Major Payne released and how long is it?
Major Payne was released in 1995 with a total runtime of 1h 35m.
What was the box office and production budget of Major Payne?
Major Payne had a reported production budget of $31.1M and grossed $30.1M at the worldwide box office (0.97 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for Major Payne?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Major Payne was composed by Craig Safan.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Major Payne?
Major Payne holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).