The Army was no laughing matter until Judy Benjamin joined it.

Starring: Goldie Hawn, Eileen Brennan, Armand Assante, Robert Webber, Sam Wanamaker, Barbara Barrie, Mary Kay Place, Harry Dean Stanton, Albert Brooks

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"See, I did join the army, but I joined a different army. I joined the one with the condos and the private rooms." - Judy Benjamin

Why watch this? It's a great comedic role for the dainty, vulnerable Hawn.

Plot Summary: Judy Benjamin is a pampered socialite whose life takes an unexpected turn when she suddenly finds herself a widow on her wedding night. Seeking a new direction, she impulsively joins the Army, expecting a luxurious experience, only to be confronted with the realities of military life and the rigorous challenges of basic training.

Dad's Preview: This film landed at the height of Goldie Hawn's popularity. It is a role seemingly written for her. She portrays an adult, rich, spoiled brat roped into the army after her husband dies. She quickly finds out the Army is not what the lying recruiter promised. Watching her struggle with boot camp is loads of fun, but I really like the moment she decides to buck up and make something of herself. There's a lesson there for everyone.

Nancy Meyers, Harvey Miller, Charles Snyder, Goldie Hawn; Warner Bros.