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Summary Zack Mayo (Gere) joins the Navy to make a new life for himself. Along the way he gains respect from his drill instructor Sergeant Foley (Gossett Jr.) and falls in love with local girl Paula (Winger).

An Officer and a Gentleman
Metascore Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
75
User Score Generally Favorable Based on 53 User Ratings
7.2
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Summary Zack Mayo (Gere) joins the Navy to make a new life for himself. Along the way he gains respect from his drill instructor Sergeant Foley (Gossett Jr.) and falls in love with local girl Paula (Winger).

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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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Metascore
Generally Favorable Based on 8 Critic Reviews
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75% Positive
6 Reviews
25% Mixed
2 Reviews
0% Negative
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Generally Favorable Based on 53 User Ratings
7.2
74% Positive
39 Ratings
19% Mixed
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Generally Favorable Based on 53 User Ratings
7.2
74% Positive
39 Ratings
19% Mixed
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8% Negative
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Production Company Lorimar Film Entertainment, Paramount Pictures
Release Date Jul 28, 1982
Duration 2 h 4 m
Rating R
Tagline It will lift you up where you belong.
Golden Globes, USA
• 2 Wins & 8 Nominations
Academy Awards, USA
• 2 Wins & 6 Nominations
Image Awards (NAACP)
• 2 Wins & 2 Nominations