An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)
Kernel Score: 78% · 1,173 TMDB ratings · Rated R
Genres: Drama, Romance
Released: 1982-07-28
Runtime: 124 minutes
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US availability, updated 2026-11-12.
Overview
Zack Mayo is an aloof, taciturn man who aspires to be a navy pilot. Once he arrives at training camp for his 13-week officer's course, Mayo runs afoul of abrasive, no-nonsense drill Sergeant Emil Foley. Mayo is an excellent cadet, but a little cold around the heart, so Foley rides him mercilessly, sensing that the young man would be prime officer material if he weren't so self-involved. Zack's affair with a working girl is likewise compromised by his unwillingness to give of himself.
An Officer and a Gentleman parents' guide: ages 15+
Parents need to know that An Officer and a Gentleman is an R-rated drama with an affair, an alcoholic father, and tough military training.
- Sex, romance & nudity: Some — Includes a romantic affair with a 'working girl' character and R-rated content.
- Drinking, drugs & smoking: Some — References an alcoholic father and drinking among characters.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from the official R rating, publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Cast
- Richard Gere as Zack Mayo
- Debra Winger as Paula Pokrifki
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Sergeant Emil Foley
- David Keith as Sid Worley
- Robert Loggia as Byron Mayo
- Lisa Blount as Lynette Pomeroy
- Lisa Eilbacher as Casey Seeger
- Harold Sylvester as Perryman
- David Caruso as Topper Daniels
- Grace Zabriskie as Esther Pokrifiki
An Officer and a Gentleman FAQ
Is An Officer and a Gentleman good?
An Officer and a Gentleman has a 78% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels, our own critic-informed editorial score.
Where can I watch An Officer and a Gentleman?
In the US you can stream An Officer and a Gentleman on Fubo, Paramount+, Philo and MGM+ and rent it from Prime Video, Apple TV, JustWatch TV Store and Google Play.
Is An Officer and a Gentleman OK for kids?
An Officer and a Gentleman is rated R. Fresh Kernels suggests ages 15+. Parents need to know that An Officer and a Gentleman is an R-rated drama with an affair, an alcoholic father, and tough military training.
What movies are like An Officer and a Gentleman?
If you liked An Officer and a Gentleman, try Persuasion, Winter Spring Summer or Fall, The Commander and The Magnificent Ambersons.