Stripes (1981)
Overview
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.
Where to watch Stripes
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | — | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +3 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Netflix | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | Hollywood Suite, Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | Foxtel Now | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, Fetch TV |
| Ireland | Netflix | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube, MagentaTV +3 |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Stripes in 62 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
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. Stripes is a Action, Comedy movie, released on 1981-06-26, runtime 106 minutes.
Is Stripes worth watching?
TMDB users rate Stripes 6.6 out of 10 from 1,093 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Stripes?
In the United Kingdom, Stripes streams on Netflix and can be rented from Apple TV and Amazon Video. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
Ivan Reitman
Cast
- Bill Murray as John Winger
- Harold Ramis as Russell Ziskey
- Warren Oates as Sgt. Hulka
- P. J. Soles as Stella Hansen
- Sean Young as Louise Cooper
- John Candy as Dewey "Ox" Oxberger
- John Larroquette as Capt. Stillman
- John Voldstad as Stillman's Aid
- John Diehl as Cruiser
- Lance LeGault as Col. Glass
- Roberta Leighton as Anita
- Conrad Dunn as Francis "Psycho" Soyer
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Sources
Details and the 6.6/10 rating from Stripes on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.