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Stripes (1981)

R · 1981-06-26 · 1h 46m · EN
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The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.

John Winger, an indolent sad sack in his 30s, impulsively joins the U.S. Army after losing his job, his girlfriend and his apartment.

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Ivan ReitmanDirector
Budget
$10M
Box office
$85.3M

Media

▶ Stripes 1981 TV trailer

Top billed cast

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Bill MurrayBill MurrayJohn WingerHarold RamisHarold RamisRussell ZiskeyWarren OatesWarren OatesSgt. HulkaP. J. SolesP. J. SolesStella HansenSean YoungSean YoungLouise CooperJohn CandyJohn CandyDewey 'Ox' OxbergerJohn LarroquetteJohn LarroquetteCapt. StillmanJohn VoldstadJohn VoldstadStillman's AidJohn DiehlJohn DiehlCruiserLance LeGaultLance LeGaultCol. GlassRoberta LeightonRoberta LeightonAnitaConrad DunnConrad DunnPsycho

Keywords

DateU.s. armyEx-girlfriendMilitary spoofUs army

Movie DNA

Genre affinityAction · ComedyTheme affinityDate · U S Army · Ex GirlfriendDialogue densityComedyPacingActionDirector preference4745Actor preference12748 · 70526 · 219614

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Frequently asked questions about Stripes

What is Stripes 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.

How long is Stripes?

Stripes has a runtime of 106 minutes.