Movies like Stripes

As a defining college comedy that predates Stripes by a few years, Animal House shares the same raucous humor and anti-establishment themes. This John Landis-directed film is packed with memorable characters rebelling against authority, much like the misfit recruits in Stripes.

Although a bit earlier than Stripes and with a darker sense of humor, M*A*S*H follows a team of doctors and support staff stationed at a mobile army surgical hospital during the Korean War. Its satirical take on military life and the absurdity of war makes it a classic that viewers of Stripes might appreciate for its similar themes.

Ghostbusters is a natural follow-up for fans of Stripes, as it reunites Bill Murray with director Ivan Reitman in a supernatural comedy about a team of scientists who start a ghost-catching business. The irreverent humor and camaraderie among the main cast members mirror the comedic style found in Stripes.

Caddyshack is a cult classic comedy that embodies the anarchic spirit of the late '70s and early '80s. Like Stripes, it features Bill Murray in a standout role, delivering his unique brand of deadpan humor amidst an ensemble of oddball characters and chaotic situations set in the world of golf.

Police Academy is a comedy about a group of misfit recruits who join the police force and stumble their way through training. With its similar premise of unconventional characters in a regimented environment, it appeals to fans who love the blend of slapstick and situational comedy seen in Stripes.

Meatballs, another Ivan Reitman-Bill Murray collaboration, is a summer camp comedy focusing on the shenanigans of counselors and campers. Anyone who enjoyed Murray's comedic delivery and the ensemble antics in Stripes would appreciate the offbeat humor and character dynamics in Meatballs.

Private Benjamin stars Goldie Hawn as a sheltered woman who joins the U.S. Army after her husband dies on their wedding night. The movie combines comedy and personal transformation in a military setting, resonating with audiences who enjoy the blend of humor and service satire found in Stripes.

Starring Chevy Chase and Dan Aykroyd, Spies Like Us is a Cold War comedy about two bumbling American spies. The film's humor and plot involving unqualified protagonists thrust into a world of espionage will resonate with Stripes fans who enjoyed watching an incompetent duo navigate the military.