Synopsis
A sheltered young high-society woman joins the United States Army on a whim and finds herself in a trickier situation than she ever expected.
Scores
Overall Score
83.6
Popularity Percentile (Year)
82.6%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
93.2%
Review Aggregate
69.3
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is largely positive, with 76% of 21 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, lighthearted, character-driven. Most critics frame the film as an effective delivery of its core style and intent.
funnylightheartedcharacter-drivenemotionalvisually strikingthought-provoking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goldie Hawn | 1980 | $390,000 | $1,486,000 | (est) |
| Eileen Brennan | 1980 | $240,000 | $915,000 | (est) |
| Armand Assante | 1980 | $181,000 | $689,000 | (est) |
| Robert Webber | 1980 | $148,000 | $563,000 | (est) |
| Sam Wanamaker | 1980 | $127,000 | $482,000 | (est) |
| Barbara Barrie | 1980 | $111,000 | $424,000 | (est) |
| Mary Kay Place | 1980 | $100,000 | $381,000 | (est) |
| Harry Dean Stanton | 1980 | $91,000 | $347,000 | (est) |
| Albert Brooks | 1980 | $84,000 | $319,000 | (est) |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score82.0
RT critic review count34
Rotten Tomatoes audience score60.0
RT audience rating count25,000
IMDb rating6.2
IMDb votes30,091
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1980 | $69,847,348 | $265,911,566 |
| International | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1980 | $69,847,348 | $265,911,566 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1980 | $34,923,674 | $132,955,783 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1980 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1980 | $4,178,000 | $15,905,808 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1980 | $3,911,000 | $14,889,329 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1980 | $19,557,257 | $74,455,239 |
| Total Revenues | 1980 | $62,569,931 | $238,206,159 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1980 | $9,200,000 | $35,024,757 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1980 | $9,304,000 (est) | $35,420,689 (est) |
| Participations | 1980 | $5,006,000 | $19,058,036 |
| Residuals ? | 1980 | $1,528,000 | $5,817,155 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1980 | $1,840,000 | $7,004,951 |
| Total Expenses | 1980 | $26,878,000 | $102,325,590 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1980 | $35,691,931 | $135,880,569 |
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