Movie

The Private War of Major Benson

1955 · 105 min

A gentle, good-natured comedy that mixes mild military discipline with the warmth of childhood high jinks and a soft romantic spark.

Tagline: One of Life's Happiest Experiences is MARCHING YOUR WAY!
Overview: A Major noted for advancing with his mouth before thinking is given a choice: to be drummed out of the Army, or take command of and shape up the ROTC program at Sheridan Academy before it fails its next inspection. At Sheridan he encounters three hundred pre-teen cadets who range from rascally to adorable, and a female doctor who has just the right prescription for him.
How it feels: Warm, light, earnest and whimsical. Measured and easy to follow.
About: Family, coming-of-age, redemption, love
Content: No violence, gore, sexual content or swearing.
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Tone: warmstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
earneststrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: measured, 2 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: family
coming-of-age
redemption
love
identity
Places: school
small town
Era: contemporary
Audience: family
Form: found footage
Content intensity: Gore none
Language none
Violence none
Sex none