Stripes
“The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.”
Stripes is streaming on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. Availability checked 11 June 2026.
Good to know
- Director
- Ivan Reitman
- Release date
- 1981-06-26
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Language
- English
- Box office
- $85,297,000
- Budget
- $10,000,000
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- Columbia Pictures
Stripes — trailer
About Stripes
Stripes is a 1981 movie in the Action and Comedy genres, directed by Ivan Reitman, starring Bill Murray, Harold Ramis and Warren Oates. It has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.6/10 from 1,036 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Stripes in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
Hard-luck cabbie John Winger, directionless after being fired from his job and dumped by his girlfriend, enlists in the U.S. Army with his close pal, Russell Ziskey. After his barely satisfactory performance in basic training, the irreverent Winger emerges as the figurehead for a ragtag band of misfits. However, his hijinks threaten to cause an international scandal when he inadvertently commandeers a military assault vehicle behind enemy lines.
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Stripes in Canada?+
In Canada, you can stream Stripes on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads. It's also available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video.
Is Stripes on Netflix?+
Yes — Stripes is available to stream on Netflix in Canada.
How long is Stripes?+
Stripes has a runtime of 1 hour 46 minutes (106 minutes).
Who stars in Stripes?+
Stripes stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P. J. Soles and Sean Young.
When did Stripes come out?+
Stripes is a 1981 movie directed by Ivan Reitman.
What genre is Stripes?+
Stripes is Action and Comedy film.
Who directed Stripes?+
Stripes was directed by Ivan Reitman.
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