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Where to watch Private Benjamin (1980) tonight

Private Benjamin (1980) runs 1 h 50 min, is rated R in the US and averages 6.0 from 437 TMDB members. 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.

Runtime
1 h 50 min — ends 9:50 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
Rated
R (US)
Genres
Comedy
Released
October 6, 1980
TMDB rating
6.0 / 10 from 437 votes
Director
Howard Zieff
Starring
Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber
Language
English
Good for a group? Yes — a crowd movie.Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.

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Streaming availability by JustWatch. In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads).

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Questions people ask

How long is Private Benjamin?
Private Benjamin is 1 h 50 min long (110 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:50 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
What is Private Benjamin rated?
Private Benjamin is rated R in the US.
Is Private Benjamin a good movie to watch with a group?
Yes — a crowd movie. Comedy hold a room: people can talk, laugh or scream over it and still follow what is going on. Rated R in the US — check who is in the room.
Where can I stream Private Benjamin?
In the US, as of 2026-11-07: Hoopla (free), YouTube Free (free with ads), Plex (free with ads), Tubi TV (free with ads). Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).

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