Stripes
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Synopsis
Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the Army for a bit of fun.
Cast
- Bill Murray
- Harold Ramis
- Warren Oates
- P.J. Soles
- Sean Young
- John Candy
- John Larroquette
- John Voldstad
- John Diehl
- Lance LeGault
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- Oct 13, 2021
I’ve seen this movie before, I just watched it now, and I still cannot tell you what happens in the last half hour
Patrick WillemsNov 8, 2021Bill Murray is hilarious but the movie got so absurd for absolutely no reason
JaemartApr 19, 2024She looked good📢She looked good🫡 She looked fine📢She looked fine🫡 🎶She looked good she looked fine & I nearly lost my mind🎶
Hailli - Feb 21, 2000
I used to have a friend whose dad was a veteran. Great guy. Haven't talked to him in years but I remember him very fondly. He used to tell me that if I ever enlisted it would be Stripes in real life. It was meant and received warmly. A pleasant memory. I plan to keep it…
Branson ReeseNov 13, 2023“Doo wah diddy, diddy dum diddy doo” is going to be stuck in my head for awhile now I think! Older comedies are hit or miss for me. Stripes was a hit and I found myself laughing quite often! I do think it should have ended after they graduated though. Going to Europe…
BrennanSep 5, 2019I like Reitman. I like Ramis. I like Murray. Right at the top of their game was Stripes. And don't get me wrong, there are some great gags and jokes, and a really solid cast of side characters as well. But the film doesn't know where the hell it is going. There is a tacked…
London - Mar 4, 2014
Film No. 1 of: Mystery March Challenge I am having a hard time actually understanding what Stripes is all about. Stripes is composed of three different films that just share the same two lead actors (Bill Murray and Harold Ramis). The first is a short examination of…
Dolev AmitaiNov 8, 2025A bonafide classic for sure. Does it hold up? Yeah, kind of. It's definitely still a funny movie, and had a ton of heart and soul in it. I think I probably found it more entertaining when I was a kid, but I still love it. Bill Murray will always be a favorite of mine.…
MizfitMathewAug 14, 2018armies n boobs n bill murray the movie
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- Mark Bateman likedStripes
6/10 funny in part (start/training), then dipped 30mins at the end. Enjoyed watch Bill/Harold/John together. Worth a watch if you enjoy early eighties Saturday night Live comedy.
Angie Lankford lovedStripesClassic Bill Murray movie as a goofball slacker who joins the military on a whim. Great laughs from Murray, Harold Ramis, John Larroquette, and John Candy. It also has one of the most quotable and memorable scenes at the graduation ceremony. 👍🏻👍🏻
hannah dislikedStripesdon’t get me wrong, phenomenally talented cast & i expected a brilliantly funny film but it didn’t deliver. i didn’t enjoy it even for a second. i apologise but this film is horrible.
- Edward Kronkvist likedStripes
Hilarious 80s comedy. Bill Murray’s and Harold Ramis had such a great chemistry. It’s directed by the same guy that made Ghostbusters so it didn’t disappoint.
Jared S is "meh" onStripesIt was alright. It wasn’t that good. My dad hyped it up a lot, and he/I realized it was a lot slower than he remembered.
SpindlyMan dislikedStripesIt’s supposed to be a comedy, but it’s anything but comedic. It’s boring and drab.
- Superbad likedStripes
Knew it was a bill movie but harold was funnier in this
Damien likedStripesThey don’t make them like this anymore.
Matthew Golad lovedStripesA classic. Peak Bill Murray.
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Metacritic
Stripes is an anarchic slob movie, a celebration of all that is irreverent, reckless, foolhardy, undisciplined, and occasionally scatological. It's a lot of fun.
Roger Ebert
Chicago Sun-Times
Murray's initial transition from the small screen is a classic.
William Thomas
Empire
Finally, a word about John Candy, the Second City-trained performer who has worked with great success on the SCTV shows. Candy, the plump one of the troupe, is more than just a jolly fat man in Stripes. He becomes one of Murray's allies, because his comic persona allows him to be as sharp-witted as the next man. This is a switch, because the fat man in a comedy usually is the butt of a lot of physical humor...The point is this: Candy deserves to star in his own movie. He's that funny.
Gene Siskel
Chicago Tribune
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Stripes (1981) family-friendly?
The movie has been rated as R, meaning that Under 17 requires an adult accompaniment.
How long is Stripes (1981)?
The movie is 1hr 46min long.
What's Stripes (1981) about?
Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the Army for a bit of fun.
Who's the cast of Stripes (1981)?
- Bill Murray as John
- Harold Ramis as Russell
- Warren Oates as Sgt. Hulka
- P.J. Soles as Stella
- Sean Young as Louise
- John Candy as Ox
- John Larroquette as Capt. Stillman
- John Voldstad as Stillman's Aide
- John Diehl as Cruiser
- Lance LeGault as Col. Glass
Who's the director behind Stripes (1981)?
Ivan Reitman directed Stripes (1981).
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