Stripes

1981, Comedy, 1h 45m

41 Reviews 50,000+ Ratings

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A raucous military comedy that features Bill Murray and his merry cohorts approaching the peak of their talents. Read critic reviews

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Movie Info

Hard-luck cabbie John Winger (Bill Murray) -- directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend -- enlists in the U.S. Army with his close pal, Russell Ziskey (Harold Ramis). After his barely satisfactory performance in basic training, the irreverent Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of Army misfits. However, his hijinks threaten to cause an international scandal when he inadvertently commandeers a military assault vehicle behind enemy lines.
  • Rating:
    R
  • Genre:
    Comedy
  • Original Language:
    English
  • Director:
    Ivan Reitman
  • Producer:
    Dan Goldberg, Ivan Reitman
  • Writer:
    Len Blum, Dan Goldberg, Harold Ramis
  • Release Date (Theaters):
     original
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  • Distributor:
    RCA/Columbia, Columbia Pictures, Columbia TriStar Home Video
  • Sound Mix:
    Dolby, Stereo
  • Aspect Ratio:
    35mm, 1.66:1, Flat (1.85:1)

Cast & Crew

Bill Murray
John Winger
Harold Ramis
Russell Ziskey
Warren Oates
Sgt. Hulka
P.J. Soles
Stella
Sean Young
Louise
John Candy
Dewey "Ox"'Oxburger
John Larroquette
Capt. Stillman
Judge Reinhold
Elmo
Timothy Busfield
Soldier with mortar
Ivan Reitman
Director
Len Blum
Writer
Dan Goldberg
Writer
Harold Ramis
Writer
Dan Goldberg
Producer
Ivan Reitman
Producer
Elmer Bernstein
Original Music
Bill Butler
Cinematographer
Harry Keller
Film Editor
Michael Luciano
Film Editor
Eva Ruggiero
Film Editor
Karen Rea
Casting
James Spencer
Production Design
Carl Biddiscombe
Set Decoration
Richard Bruno
Costume Designer
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Critic Reviews for Stripes

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Audience Reviews for Stripes

  • Mar 01, 2012
    "There's something wrong with us, something very, very wrong with us." Stripes is a classic Bill Murray film that showcases his irreverent humor and brilliant comedic talent. Directed by Ivan Reitman, this ‘80s screwball comedy follows a group of misfits that must come together as a unit in order to pass basic training. In addition to Murray, the film has a great supporting cast that includes Harold Ramis, John Candy, John Larroquette, and Judge Reinhold. However, the film's ‘80s R-rated comedy style is a little problematic with its gratuity and sexcapades that seem forced into the story. Yet despite a few weaknesses, Stripes holds up as a fun and entertaining romp.
    Dann M Super Reviewer
  • Feb 01, 2012
    Funny and entertaining, Ivan Reitman's picture have great comedians on the screen, in hilarious situations, but present a kind of boring ending for a terrific 80's comedy classic.
    Lucas M Super Reviewer
  • Nov 20, 2011
    Murray's best early film performance is still a very entertaining watch.
    Graham J Super Reviewer
  • Sep 20, 2011
    This movie was quite a lot of fun. It's Bill Murray being pretty great for about 100 minutes. The movie does sort of peak at the graduation ceremony, before they go to Italy. It becomes goofier than it had been previously, but it's still an immensely entertaining movie. That's all I have to say quite frankly. It's streaming on Netflix, so you can't really go wrong with this movie.
    Jesse O Super Reviewer
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