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Director:
Ivan Reitman
Writers:
Len Blum (written by) &
Daniel Goldberg (written by) ...
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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:
Extremely funny movie, another Bill Murray classic more (100 total)

Cast

  (Cast overview, first billed only)

Bill Murray ... John

Harold Ramis ... Russell
Warren Oates ... Sgt. Hulka

P.J. Soles ... Stella

Sean Young ... Louise

John Candy ... Ox

John Larroquette ... Capt. Stillman
John Voldstad ... Stillman's Aide
John Diehl ... Cruiser
Lance LeGault ... Col. Glass
Roberta Leighton ... Anita

Conrad Dunn ... Psycho

Judge Reinhold ... Elmo

Antone Pagan ... Hector
Glenn-Michael Jones ... Leon
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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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Trivia:
Do Wah Diddy Diddy, a central theme performed by cast members, was originally recorded in the US by The Exciters in late 1963. During "The British Invasion" it was covered by Manfred Mann and rose to #1 US Pop in July 1964. The song has become a popular cadence in the US military. more
Goofs:
Factual errors: During the airfield scene at the end of the picture, the men are performing manual of arms with magazines in their M16A1 rifles. more
Quotes:
Sergeant Hulka: Now, since nobody else has got the guts...
[turns to John]
Sergeant Hulka: ...to admit it, the rest of this platoon... will do the next two weekends on KP.
[soldiers groan]
Sergeant Hulka: How's that sound to you, mister?
John Winger: I think it sucks.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Mystery Science Theater 3000: Rocketship X-M (#3.1)" (1990) more
Soundtrack:
RUBBERBAND MAN more

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7 out of 9 people found the following comment useful.
Extremely funny movie, another Bill Murray classic, 20 February 2005
10/10
Author: C. Nye from United States

Everyone is funny in this film. Every performance is first-rate and each character adds something to the humor of this movie.

Stripes begins with Bill Murray losing his job, his car and his girlfriend all in the same day. His buddy Harold Ramis is also leading a lackluster life teaching the English language to foreigners who know only curse words. These depressing circumstances set the stage for Murray to convince Ramis to come with him and join the Army.

Basic training, a hard-ass drill sergeant, female military police and naked mud wrestling consume the rest of this hilarious film. Anyone who appreciates smart-ass humor should see this. However Murray and Ramis are the focal point of most of the humor in Stripes and are very easy to relate to. Also stars John Candy, P.J. Soles, Sean Young, John Larroquette and Judge Reinhold.

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This film could have been a comedy classic... peytondavid
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Who cried when Old Yeller (John Candy) gbromberg
OK for kids to see backpacker567-1
I just realized that we know nothing of Winger's backstory condking
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