Stripes(1981)
“The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.”
Overview
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.
Director
Ivan Reitman
Studio
Columbia Pictures
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$85M
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
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1981
Runtime
1h 46m
Language
English
Rating
6.6 / 10
Budget
$10M
Box Office
$85M
Production Companies
Columbia Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Stripes?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Stripes (1981).
What is Stripes about?▼
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.
Who directed Stripes?▼
Stripes was directed by Ivan Reitman and released in 1981. It is a action, comedy film.
How long is Stripes?▼
Stripes has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
Who stars in Stripes?▼
The cast of Stripes includes 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 and more.
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