Stir Crazy (1980)
Overview
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.
Where to watch Stir Crazy
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Sony Pictures Core | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +2 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 | Apple TV, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Sky +1 |
| Canada | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, CosmoGo, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | BINGE | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Sky | Apple TV, Sky, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | Sony Pictures Core | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| India | — | Apple TV, Zee5, Amazon Video | Apple TV |
| South Africa | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| United Arab Emirates | — | Apple TV | Apple TV |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome | Apple TV, Amazon Video, maxdome |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Stir Crazy in 68 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Stir Crazy about?
New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison. Stir Crazy is a Comedy, Crime movie, released on 1980-12-12, runtime 111 minutes.
Is Stir Crazy worth watching?
TMDB users rate Stir Crazy 6.5 out of 10 from 504 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Stir Crazy?
In the United States, Stir Crazy streams on Sony Pictures Core and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. 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
Sidney Poitier
Cast
- Gene Wilder as Skip Donahue
- Richard Pryor as Harry Monroe
- Georg Stanford Brown as Rory Schultebrand
- JoBeth Williams as Meredith
- Miguel Ángel Suárez as Jesus Ramirez
- Craig T. Nelson as Deputy Ward Wilson
- Barry Corbin as Warden Walter Beatty
- Charles Weldon as Blade
- Nicolas Coster as Warden Henry Sampson
- Joel Brooks as Len Garber
- Jonathan Banks as Jack Graham
- Erland van Lidth as Grossberger
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Sources
Details and the 6.5/10 rating from Stir Crazy on TMDB, also on IMDb. Back to Movie World.