Stripes

The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.

19811h 46m6.6(1,076 votes)

ActionComedy

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 misf…

Stripes (1981) is a action and comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman. It stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Warren Oates. The film runs for 1 hour 46 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.6 out of 10 from 1,076 votes.

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Director

Ivan Reitman

Cast

Bill Murray

John Winger

Harold Ramis

Russell Ziskey

Warren Oates

Sgt. Hulka

P. J. Soles

Stella Hansen

Sean Young

Louise Cooper

John Candy

Dewey "Ox" Oxberger

John Larroquette

Capt. Stillman

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Is Stripes Worth Watching?

If you enjoy fans of action and comedy, Stripes is worth a spot on your watchlist. The surest way to know is to see whether the friends who share your taste actually loved it—that is exactly what FriendsRecommend shows you before you press play.

Frequently Asked Questions About Stripes

Where can I watch Stripes?

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Who stars in Stripes?

Stripes stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, and P. J. Soles, and was directed by Ivan Reitman.

How long is Stripes?

Stripes has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes.

When did Stripes come out?

Stripes was released in 1981.

What genre is Stripes?

Stripes is a action and comedy film.

Is Stripes worth watching?

Stripes holds an average audience score of 6.6 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.