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Stripes (1981)

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

6.6audience score
1,089 votes on TMDB
Released June 26, 1981Runtime 1h 46mDirector Ivan Reitman

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.

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Cast of Stripes

Bill Murray

Bill Murray

John Winger
Harold Ramis

Harold Ramis

Russell Ziskey
Warren Oates

Warren Oates

Sgt. Hulka
P. J. Soles

P. J. Soles

Stella Hansen
Sean Young

Sean Young

Louise Cooper
John Candy

John Candy

Dewey "Ox" Oxberger
John Larroquette

John Larroquette

Capt. Stillman
John Voldstad

John Voldstad

Stillman's Aid
John Diehl

John Diehl

Cruiser
Lance LeGault

Lance LeGault

Col. Glass
Roberta Leighton

Roberta Leighton

Anita
Conrad Dunn

Conrad Dunn

Francis "Psycho" Soyer

About Stripes

Where can I watch Stripes?

Stripes is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Stripes?

Stripes stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P. J. Soles, Sean Young.

Who directed Stripes?

Stripes was directed by Ivan Reitman.

How long is Stripes?

Stripes has a runtime of 1h 46m.

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.