Movie

Ishtar

“Telling the truth can be dangerous business.”

★ 4.6(164)19871h 47m

Ishtar is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Blockbuster and SF Anytime in Denmark. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 13 June 2026.

Where to watch Ishtar

🇩🇰 Denmark

Good to know

Director: Elaine May
Release date: 1987-05-15
Runtime: 1h 47m
Language: English
Box office: $14,375,181
Budget: $51,000,000
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

Ishtar — trailer

About Ishtar

Ishtar is a 1987 movie in the Comedy and Adventure genres, directed by Elaine May, starring Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman and Isabelle Adjani. It has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes. It holds an average rating of 4.6/10 from 164 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ishtar in Denmark — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Two terrible lounge singers get booked to play a gig in a Moroccan hotel but somehow become pawns in an international power play between the CIA, the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.

Cast

Warren Beatty

Lyle Rogers

Dustin Hoffman

Chuck Clarke

Isabelle Adjani

Shirra Assel

Charles Grodin

Jim Harrison

Jack Weston

Marty Freed

Tess Harper

Willa

Carol Kane

Carol

Aharon Ipalé

Emir Yousef

Fijad Hageb

Abdul

David Margulies

Mr. Clarke

Rose Arrick

Mrs. Clarke

Julie Garfield

Dorothy

Themes & keywords

escapefbimoroccowildernesscamelsahara desertbeautiful womansingersinger-songwriterbuddy comedywoman directorgeopoliticsadventure comedy

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Ishtar in Denmark?+

In Denmark, Ishtar is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Blockbuster and SF Anytime. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is Ishtar on Netflix?+

Ishtar is not on Netflix in Denmark right now.

How long is Ishtar?+

Ishtar has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 minutes).

Who stars in Ishtar?+

Ishtar stars Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin and Jack Weston.

When did Ishtar come out?+

Ishtar is a 1987 movie directed by Elaine May.

What genre is Ishtar?+

Ishtar is Comedy and Adventure film.

Who directed Ishtar?+

Ishtar was directed by Elaine May.