Soapdish (1991): cast, story & where to watch
1991 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 1991, Soapdish is a comedy film directed by Michael Hoffman, running about 97 minutes. “All that glitter... All that glamour... All that dirt.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Celeste Talbert is the star of the long-running soap opera "The Sun Also Sets." With the show's ratings down, Celeste's ruthlessly ambitious co-star, Montana Moorehead, and the show's arrogant producer, David Seton Barnes, plot to aggravate her into leaving the show by bringing back her old flame, Jeffrey Anderson, and hiring her beautiful young niece, Lori Craven.
Who’s in it. Soapdish stars Sally Field as Celeste Talbert, Kevin Kline as Jeffrey Anderson, Robert Downey Jr. as David Seton Barnes and Cathy Moriarty as Montana Moorehead, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, Soapdish has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $36.5M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on YouTube TV and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Soapdish page.
If you liked it. Fans of Soapdish tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Soapdish (1991)?
- In US, Soapdish is available to stream on YouTube TV, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Soapdish worth watching?
- Soapdish holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Soapdish?
- Soapdish stars Sally Field, Kevin Kline, Robert Downey Jr., Cathy Moriarty and Teri Hatcher.
- When was Soapdish released?
- Soapdish was released in 1991, with a runtime of about 97 minutes.