Stripes
"The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls."
Originally released in 1981. Stripes is a action/comedy film. directed by Ivan Reitman.
Starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, and Warren Oates
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 26, 1981
44 years ago
Runtime
1h 46m
106 minutes total
User Rating
6.6/10
Good (985 votes)
Budget
$10M
Production budget
Box Office
$85.3M
8.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Revenue
- $85,297,000
Production Companies
- Columbia Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
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 p...
Who directed Stripes?
Stripes was directed by Ivan Reitman.
How long is Stripes?
Stripes has a runtime of 1 hours and 46 minutes (106 minutes total).
When was Stripes released?
Stripes was released on June 26, 1981 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Stripes?
The main cast of Stripes includes Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P. J. Soles, Sean Young.
Is Stripes worth watching?
Stripes has a user rating of 6.6/10 based on 985 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.