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How Did Stir Crazy (1980) Change the Buddy Movie Forever?

Long-form12:07Film & Animation

Published Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM · 19h ago

Loving The 80s

231K subscribers · median 18.2K views

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Views

1,492

+25 views/hour

Likes

2.5% of views

Comments

0.07% of views

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Peak views / hour

222

43m ago

Avg views / day

1.5K

since upload

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vs channel median

0.1×

Rank in channel

#26

of 26 tracked

Engagement

2.6%

likes + comments / views

Est. ad revenue

$6–$13

lifetime, $4–9 RPM

Views over time

16 readings · line: total views · bars: views gained per hour

Description

How did Gene Wilder and Richard Pryor turn Stir Crazy (1980) into a box office phenomenon? Discover how their incredible chemistry, Sidney Poitier’s direction, and the film’s success helped shape the buddy comedies that defined the ’80s. 00:00 Wilder & Pryor’s Chemistry 02:15 Silver Streak 05:00 Stir Crazy 09:15 The Buddy Movie Legacy If you love rediscovering iconic films, hit SUBSCRIBE and join us on this cinematic journey! 🍿🔥 www.youtube.com/@LovingThe80s?sub_confirmation=1 #LovingThe80s #StirCrazy #StirCrazy1980 #GeneWilder #RichardPryor #SidneyPoitier #SilverStreak

Details

Published: Oct 16, 2026, 7:00 PM
Length: 12:07 (727 s)
Format: Long-form
Category: Film & Animation
Audio language: EN-US
Quality: HD
Captions: No
Made for kids: No
Licensed content: Yes
Video ID: QCfhfeGmB_s

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