Stir Crazy

1980, Movie, 1h 51min

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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6.7

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Critic Will Thomas

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...it is an enjoyable watch, has some standout moments and the chemistry between the upfront Wilder and the laidback Pryor is appealing.

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Two down-on-their-luck friends, an aspiring actor and a struggling playwright, embark on a disastrous road trip to find fame and fortune in Hollywood. After a series of mishaps, they end up in a maximum-security prison where they must use their wits to survive and prove their innocence.

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You can stream Stir Crazy on: Apple TV

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