Stir Crazy
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.
Release Year
1980
Runtime
111 min
Audience Score
6.5
Genres
Comedy, Crime
Story Snapshot
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.
Why This Page Helps
Stir Crazy is a dark pick with medium complexity, which makes it a strong option when you want something that feels specific instead of generic.
DISCOVERY PATHS
These curated pages are the fastest way to keep the same mood, genre, or recommendation intent going.
Lists
Family Movie Night Picks
Friendly, recognizable picks for households that want something easy to agree on.
Best Movies on Disney Plus Right Now
The best movies on Disney Plus right now for viewers who want a fast, reliable pick without browsing the app forever.
Best Feel-Good Movies
The best feel-good movies for nights when you want something warm, easy to like, and emotionally rewarding without being too heavy.
Who Should Watch
Best Fit Viewers
SIMILAR MOVIES
If you liked this one, these are good places to keep going.
Three Fugitives
Three Fugitives works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.
Henry's Crime
Henry's Crime works here because it keeps the pressure high, moves quickly, and gives you a clear reason to keep going.
Identity Thief
Identity Thief makes sense here because it matches the same viewing mood and gives this page a stronger next-click option.
The Escapist
The Escapist makes sense here because it matches the same viewing mood and gives this page a stronger next-click option.
The Wrong Guy
The Wrong Guy makes sense here because it matches the same viewing mood and gives this page a stronger next-click option.
The Ritz
The Ritz makes sense here because it matches the same viewing mood and gives this page a stronger next-click option.
Movie FAQ
Questions People Usually Search
Who should watch Stir Crazy?
Stir Crazy is best for viewers who want comedy, crime without having to browse blindly.
What tone does Stir Crazy have?
The tone is best described as dark, which is why this page links into more mood-based guides instead of leaving you with genre labels alone.
How complex is Stir Crazy?
Stir Crazy lands at medium complexity, so it works both as a direct pick and as a springboard into deeper recommendation pages.
What should I watch after Stir Crazy?
Use the similar picks, related guides, and recommendation paths below to stay in the same viewing mood without starting a new search from scratch.