Stripes
“The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls.”
Stripes is streaming on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo in United States, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex. Availability checked 14 June 2026.
Where to watch Stripes
🇺🇸 United States
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 United States — 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 United States?+
In United States, you can stream Stripes on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, Spectrum On Demand and Plex.
Is Stripes on Netflix?+
Stripes is not on Netflix in United States right now, but you can stream it on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, YouTube TV, MGM Plus and Philo.
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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