Movie

Ishtar

“Telling the truth can be dangerous business.”

★ 4.6(166)19871h 47m

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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 166 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ishtar in Saudi Arabia — 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 Saudi Arabia?+

Ishtar is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Saudi Arabia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is Ishtar on Netflix?+

Ishtar is not on Netflix in Saudi Arabia 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.