Stir Crazy (1980): Plot, Cast & Where to Watch

Name: Stir Crazy
Director: Sidney Poitier
Genre: Comedy, Crime
Released: 1980
Duration: 111 min
Cast: Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Georg Stanford Brown, JoBeth Williams, Miguel Ángel Suárez

What Stir Crazy Is About

New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.

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What is Stir Crazy about?

New Yorkers Skip Donahue and Harry Monroe have no jobs and no prospects, so they decide to flee the city and find work elsewhere, landing jobs wearing woodpecker costumes to promote the opening of a bank. When their feathery costumes are stolen and used in a bank robbery, they no longer have to worry about employment — they're sent to prison.

Where can I watch Stir Crazy?

Stir Crazy is available to watch on digital platforms such as Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube. Current rent and buy options are listed in the "Where to Watch" section on this page.

How long is Stir Crazy?

Stir Crazy runs for 111 minutes (1h 51m).

When did Stir Crazy come out?

Stir Crazy was released in 1980.

Who directed Stir Crazy?

Stir Crazy was directed by Sidney Poitier.

Who stars in Stir Crazy?

Stir Crazy stars Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Georg Stanford Brown, JoBeth Williams.

What is Stir Crazy's rating?

Stir Crazy holds 6.7/10 on IMDb and 6.5/10 on TMDB. Its Pulse Score is 66 out of 100.