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The Private War of Major Benson

1955Movie1 h 45 minNR

ComedyFamily
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–42%
58
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–42%

Summary

A Major noted for advancing with his mouth before thinking is given a choice: to be drummed out of the Army, or take command of and shape up the ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it fails its next inspection.

Good for

  • Date night
  • Family movie night
  • Friends night

Skip it if

  • You want dark or edgy material

Where to watch

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Not for scares, brutality or big ideas.

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Cast

14 of 14

Crew

Directed by
Jerry Hopper
Written by
Bob Mosher, William Roberts, Joe Connelly

Everyone

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Facts

August 2, 1955 · 1 h 45 min · NR

Released
August 2, 1955
Runtime
1 h 45 min
Age rating
NR
Genres
Comedy, Family, Romance
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

Q&A

5 questions, like "Where can I stream The Private War of Major Benson?"

Questions about The Private War of Major Benson

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream The Private War of Major Benson?

In the United States, you can rent or buy The Private War of Major Benson from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. It streams in 1 other country, but not in the United States.

Is The Private War of Major Benson worth watching?

58
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 58 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Private War of Major Benson okay for kids?

NR

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for kids.

Will The Private War of Major Benson make me laugh?

Light

Now and then: the humor is mostly situational comedy (7 of 10) and slapstick (6 of 10).

Is The Private War of Major Benson good for date night?

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Yes: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.