Movie

Stripes

“The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.”

★ 6.6(1,036)19811h 46m

Stripes is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Italy. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 12 June 2026.

Where to watch Stripes

🇮🇹 Italy

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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 Italy — 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.

Cast

Bill Murray

John Winger

Harold Ramis

Russell Ziskey

Warren Oates

Sgt. Hulka

P. J. Soles

Stella Hansen

Sean Young

Louise Cooper

John Candy

Dewey "Ox" Oxberger

John Larroquette

Capt. Stillman

John Voldstad

Stillman's Aid

John Diehl

Cruiser

Lance LeGault

Col. Glass

Roberta Leighton

Anita

Conrad Dunn

Francis "Psycho" Soyer

Themes & keywords

dateex-girlfriendmilitary spooftraining campprivatearmy lifemilitary trainingarmy cadetarmy trainingwar gamesclass clown

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Stripes in Italy?+

In Italy, Stripes is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Stripes on Netflix?+

Stripes is not on Netflix in Italy right now.

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.