Stir Crazy
1980, English. Directed by Sidney Poitier.
Two jailbirds who just want out of the cage.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.5/10 from 504 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch Stir Crazy
Stir Crazy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Sidney PoitierDirector
- Gene WilderSkip Donahue
- Richard PryorHarry Monroe
- Georg Stanford BrownRory Schultebrand
- JoBeth WilliamsMeredith
- Miguel Ángel SuárezJesus Ramirez
- Craig T. NelsonDeputy Ward Wilson
- Barry CorbinWarden Walter Beatty
- Charles WeldonBlade
- Nicolas CosterWarden Henry Sampson
- Joel BrooksLen Garber
- Jonathan BanksJack Graham
- Erland van LidthGrossberger
Details
- Released
- 12 December 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Bruce Jay Friedman
- Budget
- $10M
- Box office
- $101M
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Stir Crazy: quick answers
Is Stir Crazy worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.5/10 from 504 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Stir Crazy?
Stir Crazy runs 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Does Stir Crazy have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Stir Crazy. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Stir Crazy parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Stir Crazy is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Stir Crazy on?
Stir Crazy isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 6 November 2026.)
What movies are like Stir Crazy?
If you liked Stir Crazy, try See No Evil, Hear No Evil, We're No Angels, Quick Change.
Who directed Stir Crazy?
Stir Crazy (1980) was directed by Sidney Poitier and stars Gene Wilder, Richard Pryor, Georg Stanford Brown.