What’s your favorite Bill Murray comedy? For a lot of people, you’re going to get different answers. For me, it’s got to be Stripes. The classic comedy is returning to 4K UHD for a new limited edition SteelBook release. The classic movie comes from director Ivan Reitman and was written by Len Blum & Dan Goldberg and Harold Ramis.The new SteelBook releases on April 29th, 2025.
If you haven’t seen the movie or need a refresher, here’s a synopsis of Stripes.
Bill Murray plays an irresponsible goof-off who has just lost his job, his girl, his apartment and his car. As he ponders his fate, it occurs to him that enlisting in the Army seems to be a sensible career move. He persuades his friend (played by Harold Ramis) to join him and soon they find themselves in boot camp surrounded by misfits. Directed by Ivan Reitman. Written by Len Blum & Dan Goldberg and Harold Ramis.
It stars Bill Murray, Harold Ramis, Warren Oates, P.J. Soles, and John Candy.
Special Features Of Stripes On 4K UHD
4K ULTRA HD DISC
- Both Theatrical & Extended versions presented in 4K resolution with Dolby Vision, restored from the original camera negative
- English Dolby Atmos (for both versions) + English 5.1 (for both versions) + English Mono (Theatrical version only)
- Special Features:
- 40 Years of Stripes With Bill & Ivan – a two-part on-camera reunion between star Bill Murray and director Ivan Reitman, discussing their careers, memories from set, a tribute to the cast, as well as a special guest appearance from cinematographer Bill Butler
- Theatrical Trailer
BLU-RAY DISC™
- Both Theatrical & Extended versions presented in high definition, sourced from the 4K masters
- English 5.1 (for both versions) + English Mono (Theatrical version only)
- Special Features:
- Commentary with Ivan Reitman and Dan Goldberg (Extended version only)
- 11 Additional Deleted & Extended Scenes
- 1983 TV Version of the film (in standard definition)
- Deleted & Extended Scenes from the Extended version of the film
- Stars and Stripes Documentary
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