The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls

Starring: Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P. J. Soles, John Candy, Sean Young, John Larroquette

DML Rating: ★★★★★★★★☆☆ - great

"You better hit those bunks, my little darlin's, or Sergeant Hulka with the BIG TOE is gonna see how far he can stick it up your ass." - Sgt. Hulka

Why watch this? Murray's irreverence toward military discipline is something to see.

Plot Summary: When facing a string of bad luck and dissatisfaction with their lives, John Winger and Russell Ziskey decide to join the U.S. Army on a whim. They struggle through a chaotic basic training with a misfit platoon and a demanding drill sergeant, Sgt. Hulka. This unlikely duo and their platoon eventually find themselves in an unpredictable situation that tests their mettle.

Dad's Preview: Before Ghostbusters (1984), Reitman, Murray and Ramis gave us this snappy comedy. Here we have two loveable slackers, John and Russell, who join the army because, frankly, they have run out of other options. What follows is a hilarious adventure through boot camp led by tough-as-nails Sgt. Hulka. This is one of the best SNL-alumni comedies ever made, and it really solidified Bill Murray as a bankable comedic actor. 

Columbia Pictures