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Stripes (1981)

Movie ★ 6.6 106 min

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.

Ivan Reitman Director

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Quick facts

Released
June 26, 1981
Runtime
106 min
Rating
R
Budget
$10.0M
Box office
$85.3M
IMDb
tt0083131

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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 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.
Who stars in Stripes?
Stripes stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P. J. Soles.
When was Stripes released?
Stripes is a 1981 action, comedy film.
Where can I watch Stripes?
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