Stripes(1981)
The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.
Stripes Synopsis
Hard-luck cabbie John Winger, directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend, enlists in the U.S. Army with his close pal, Russell Ziskey. After his barely satisfactory performance in basic training, the irreverent Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of misfits. However, his hijinks threaten to cause an international scandal when he inadvertently commandeers a military assault vehicle behind enemy lines.
Stripes (1981) is a action and comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman, released on June 26, 1981 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates and P. J. Soles. Viewers rate it 6.6 out of 10 across 1,068 ratings.
- Director:
- Ivan Reitman
- Writers:
- Len Blum, Harold Ramis, Daniel Goldberg
- Producers:
- Ivan Reitman, Daniel Goldberg
- Cinematographer:
- Bill Butler
- Composer:
- Elmer Bernstein
- Production:
- Columbia Pictures
- Budget:
- $10,000,000
- Revenue:
- $85,297,000
- Status:
- Released
Stripes (1981) Trailer
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Stripes Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for Stripes.
Official Trailer
Trailer
Stripes 1981 TV trailer
Trailer
STRIPES [1981] Vignette - Bill Murray and Ivan Reitman Talk Harold Ramis
Featurette
Stripes Cast & Crew
Main cast
Bill Murray
as John Winger
Harold Ramis
as Russell Ziskey
Warren Oates
as Sgt. Hulka
P. J. Soles
as Stella Hansen
Sean Young
as Louise Cooper
John Candy
as Dewey "Ox" Oxberger
John Larroquette
as Capt. Stillman
John Voldstad
as Stillman's Aid
John Diehl
as Cruiser
Lance LeGault
as Col. Glass
Roberta Leighton
as Anita
Conrad Dunn
as Francis "Psycho" Soyer
Key crew
Directed by Ivan Reitman, written by Len Blum, Harold Ramis and Daniel Goldberg, produced by Ivan Reitman and Daniel Goldberg.
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Stripes Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.6/10 from 1,068 ratings.
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Stripes – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stripes online?
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Stripes (1981) is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Stripes?
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The main cast of Stripes (1981) includes Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P. J. Soles and Sean Young. The film was directed by Ivan Reitman. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Stripes released?
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Stripes was released on June 26, 1981 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is Stripes worth watching?
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Stripes (1981) holds an average rating of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,068 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy action and comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for Stripes?
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Yes. The official Stripes trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.