# An Officer and a Gentleman (1982)

> A rebellious Navy recruit confronts military discipline, inherited wounds, and the demands of love while fighting to become the man he wants to be.

Canonical page: https://ember.film/movie/1770

## Facts

- Runtime: 124 min
- Genres: Drama, Romance
- Director: Taylor Hackford
- Cast: Richard Gere, Debra Winger, Louis Gossett Jr., David Keith, Robert Loggia, Lisa Blount, Lisa Eilbacher, Harold Sylvester
- TMDB rating: 7.0/10
- IMDb: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0084434/

## Ember's analysis

- Pacing: measured
- Intensity: strong
- Complexity: accessible
- Violence: mild
- Mood: earnest, romantic, tough, date night, 1980s movie night

## Synopsis

A young man's journey of self-discovery unfolds amidst the rigors of military training and unexpected romance.

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