Top 10 Military Base Comedies for a Laugh

Description: Goldie Hawn stars as Judy Benjamin, a pampered socialite who enlists in the Army after her husband dies on their wedding night, leading to comedic culture shock at the military base.

Fact: The film was inspired by a real-life incident where a friend of the writer's daughter joined the Army. The character of Captain Doreen Lewis was based on a real-life drill sergeant.

Description: This classic comedy follows John Winger, played by Bill Murray, who joins the Army with his friend to escape their mundane lives, leading to a series of hilarious misadventures at the military base.

Fact: Harold Ramis, who co-wrote and directed the film, also had a cameo as a Russian soldier. The film was initially supposed to be much darker but was lightened up during production.

Description: While not entirely set on a military base, Robin Williams' portrayal of a radio DJ during the Vietnam War brings humor to the military setting with his irreverent broadcasts.

Fact: Robin Williams improvised much of his dialogue, leading to a more authentic and humorous performance. The film was initially banned in Vietnam.

Description: Based on Neil Simon's play, this film follows a young recruit, Eugene Morris Jerome, as he experiences the trials and tribulations of basic training in Biloxi, Mississippi.

Fact: The film was part of Simon's semi-autobiographical trilogy, with "Brighton Beach Memoirs" and "Broadway Bound" being the other two. Matthew Broderick reprised his role from the Broadway production.

Description: A spoof of Top Gun and other military films, this comedy features Charlie Sheen as a maverick pilot, Topper Harley, who returns to the military base to lead a mission.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Top Guns" but was changed to avoid legal issues. The character of Topper Harley was inspired by Tom Cruise's character in Top Gun.

Description: Pauly Shore stars as a slacker who joins the Army Reserve for the signing bonus, only to find himself in a real combat situation, leading to comedic chaos at the base.

Fact: The film was originally titled "Army Now." The character of Bones Conway, played by Andy Dick, was inspired by Shore's real-life friend.

Description: Damon Wayans plays a tough Marine Corps officer who is assigned to whip a group of misfit cadets into shape, resulting in plenty of laughs at the military academy.

Fact: The film was originally intended for Chris Rock, but he turned it down. The character of Major Payne was inspired by a real-life Marine Corps officer.

Description: Set during the Vietnam War, this film follows a group of soldiers tasked with delivering an elephant to a remote village, leading to comedic chaos at their military base.

Fact: The film was inspired by a true story from the Vietnam War where the U.S. Army did indeed deliver an elephant to a village. The elephant in the film was named Tai.

Description: Kelsey Grammer stars as Lieutenant Commander Tom Dodge, who is given command of a dilapidated submarine and a crew of misfits, leading to humorous situations both on and off the base.

Fact: The film was shot on a real submarine, the USS Pampanito, which is now a museum in San Francisco. The movie's title is a play on the phrase "down the hatch."

Description: This satirical comedy, based on a true story, showcases the absurdity of military bureaucracy as it follows the development of the Bradley Fighting Vehicle.

Fact: The film was adapted from a book by Colonel James G. Burton, who was involved in the real-life events. The character of Colonel Burton is portrayed by Cary Elwes.