Stir Crazy (1980): cast, story & where to watch
1980 · Film · ★ 6.4
Released in 1980, Stir Crazy is a comedy film directed by Sidney Poitier, running about 111 minutes. “Two jailbirds who just want out of the cage.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. Stir Crazy stars Gene Wilder as Skip Donahue, Richard Pryor as Harry Monroe, Georg Stanford Brown as Rory Schultebrand and JoBeth Williams as Meredith, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.4/10, Stir Crazy has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $101.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Stir Crazy page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stir Crazy tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stir Crazy (1980)?
- In US, Stir Crazy is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Stir Crazy worth watching?
- Stir Crazy holds an audience score of 6.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stir Crazy?
- Stir Crazy stars Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Georg Stanford Brown, JoBeth Williams and Miguel Ángel Suárez.
- When was Stir Crazy released?
- Stir Crazy was released in 1980, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.