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Stripes (1981) -- Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun.
Stripes (1981) -- Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun.

Overview

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6.8/10   17,459 votes
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Director:
Ivan Reitman
Writers:
Len Blum (writer) &
Daniel Goldberg (writer) ...
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Release Date:
26 June 1981 (USA) more
Genre:
Comedy | War more
Tagline:
The story of a man who wanted to keep the world safe for democracy...and meet girls
Plot:
Two friends who are dissatisfied with their jobs decide to join the army for a bit of fun. full summary | full synopsis
User Comments:
Military Hi-Jinks. more
US TV Schedule:
Tue. July 218:00 PMAMC   

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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated R for sexuality/nudity, language and some drug use. (extended edition)
Runtime:
106 min | USA:126 min (extended version) | Spain:117 min (extended version)
Country:
USA
Color:
Color (Metrocolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.33 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
Canada:PG (Manitoba) (original rating) | Canada:R (Nova Scotia/Ontario) (original rating) | Finland:K-12 (cut) (1981) | Canada:14 (Nova Scotia) (extended version) (2005) | Canada:14A (Manitoba/Ontario) (extended version) (2005) | Spain:13 | Finland:K-11 (uncut) (2005) | Iceland:L | Portugal:M/12 | Australia:M | Norway:16 (1981) | Singapore:NC-16 | Sweden:11 | UK:15 | USA:R | West Germany:12 | Argentina:Atp | Peru:14

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According to the DVD special features, the film was originally conceived as a vehicle for Cheech & Chong; Ivan Reitman has also stated that the reason this fell through was because their manager insisted (without the pair's knowledge) on a 25% share of Reitman's next five films, which he wasn't willing to give up. The script was then rewritten for Bill Murray and Harold Ramis, and most of the "stoner" humor was shifted to the "Elmo" character played by Judge Reinhold. more
Goofs:
Continuity: In their room in Germany (extended cut scene), Stella takes off one leg-warmer. Then she and John are horsing around and the leg-warmer switches legs in subsequent shots. more
Quotes:
Russell Ziskey: [trying to teach the platoon to march] C'mon, rhythm! Hut, 2, 3, 4. Black guys help the white guys... more
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Referenced in 'Old School' Orientation (2003) (V) more
Soundtrack:
RUBBERBAND MAN more

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8 out of 14 people found the following comment useful:-
Military Hi-Jinks., 10 July 2002
Author: tfrizzell from United States

Losers Bill Murray and Harold Ramis think that joining the U.S. Army will be little more than a needed vacation, a place to avoid work and meet women. However they are in for a rude awakening in this hilarious film that does admittedly lose its way in its final act, but is still overall a good little movie experience. Warren Oates steals every scene as their hard-nosed and down-right rough drill sergeant. 3.5 out of 5 stars.

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