Stripes (1981): cast, story & where to watch
1981 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 1981, Stripes is an action and comedy film directed by Ivan Reitman, running about 106 minutes. “The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the U.S. Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.
Who’s in it. Stripes stars Bill Murray as John Winger, Harold Ramis as Russell Ziskey, Warren Oates as Sgt. Hulka and P.J. Soles as Stella Hansen, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, Stripes has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $85.3M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Philo, YouTube TV and AMC and 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 Stripes page.
If you liked it. Fans of Stripes tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Stripes (1981)?
- In US, Stripes is available to stream on Philo, YouTube TV and AMC, and 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 Stripes worth watching?
- Stripes holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action and comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Stripes?
- Stripes stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles and Sean Young.
- When was Stripes released?
- Stripes was released in 1981, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.