Movies like McHale's Navy

Major Payne follows the antics of a hardened Marine tasked with whipping a group of misfit JROTC cadets into shape. Like 'McHale's Navy', its combination of military-themed comedy and an irreverent but lovable leader offers plenty of laughs.

Bill Murray stars in this irreverent comedy about a man who enlists in the Army and finds himself in charge of a group of oddball soldiers. 'Stripes' captures a similar comedic take on military life that fans of 'McHale's Navy' would likely enjoy.

In this submarine comedy, a misfit lieutenant gets one last chance to prove himself by leading a crew of similarly unconventional sailors on a decrepit sub. Fans of 'McHale's Navy' will enjoy the blend of slapstick humor and military life in 'Down Periscope'.

Goldie Hawn stars as a spoiled socialite who joins the army on a whim and battles through the comedic trials of military life. The humorous transformation and fish-out-of-water scenario in 'Private Benjamin' will appeal to the same audience that enjoys 'McHale's Navy'.

Danny DeVito plays an advertising executive who becomes a teacher at an army base, where he inspires his students with Shakespeare. While more heartfelt, 'Renaissance Man' offers the military comedy touch, which could resonate with those who liked 'McHale's Navy'.

Steve Martin plays the con-man sergeant who juggles gambling and scheming while trying to keep his troops out of trouble. 'Sgt. Bilko' provides a modern take on the military comedy genre that resonates well with fans of 'McHale's Navy'.

Starring Pauly Shore, this comedy features two slackers who join the reserves for a quick buck but end up being called into action. 'In the Army Now' offers the same sort of comedic chaos and military backdrop that 'McHale's Navy' fans might enjoy.