7.2
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
Stripes (1981)
Stripes (1981)
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Rating & Dimensions
Bias Rating
Analyzing...
Traditional
Political: Leans Right
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
7.2
Overview
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.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Traditional
Primary
Despite its comedic and anti-authoritarian elements, the film ultimately champions themes of discipline, purpose through service, and a form of patriotism, as its aimless protagonists find direction and success within the military structure.
The film features traditional casting with a predominantly white main cast, consistent with the era it was produced. Its narrative focuses on comedic situations without engaging in critical portrayals of traditional identities or incorporating explicit DEI themes.
Secondary
Stripes (1981) is a military comedy that does not include any discernible LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the misadventures of two friends joining the army, with humor derived from their irreverent approach to military life and heterosexual romantic subplots.
The film 'Stripes' does not include any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative focuses on two friends joining the army and their comedic experiences, without engaging with transsexual identities or related issues. Therefore, there is no portrayal to evaluate within the scope of this film.
The film features female characters, including MPs, who are part of the military platoon. While they participate in the overall mission and comedic action sequences, there are no specific scenes depicting a female character defeating one or more male opponents in direct physical combat.
Stripes (1981) is an original film, not an adaptation or reboot. All characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there are no pre-existing canonical or historical characters whose gender could have been swapped.
Stripes (1981) is an original film, not an adaptation of pre-existing material or a biopic. Its characters were created for this specific movie, meaning there is no prior canonical or historical race to be altered, thus precluding a race swap by definition.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
6.8
6.6
Critic Ratings
8.8
6.8
Who Made This
Actors
| Name | Role | Gender | Race | Nationality |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Bill Murray | John Winger | Male | White |  United States |
Harold Ramis | Russell Ziskey | Male | White | United States |
Warren Oates | Sgt. Hulka | Male | White | United States |
Sean Young | Louise Cooper | Female | White | United States |
John Candy | Dewey "Ox" Oxberger | Male | White |  Canada |
John Larroquette | Capt. Stillman | Male | White | United States |
John Diehl | Cruiser | Male | White | United States |
Judge Reinhold | Elmo | Male | White | United States |
Bill Paxton | Soldier | Male | White | United States |
Dennis Quaid | Extra at Graduation Ceremony | Male | White | United States |
Dave Thomas | M.C. | Male | White | Canada |
Actor Breakdown
Gender
Male
Female
91%
9%
Race
White
100%
Nationalities
United States
82%
Canada
18%
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