Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1984, Bette Midler: Art or Bust is a comedy, music and documentary film directed by Thomas Schlamme, running about 82 minutes. “The Divine Miss M gets all arty for this one!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Divine Miss M is featured in a concert filmed at the University of Minnesota, Minneapolis, at the culmination of her most recent cross-country tour which was known as "De Tour". This live recording was a combination of footage from both September 10 and 11, 1983. Set against a Renaissance art background and outfitted in a rainbow array of costumes, Midler sings and performs her uninhibited stage antics.
Who’s in it. Bette Midler: Art or Bust stars Bette Midler as Self, Jenifer Lewis as Self - Harlette, Siobbhan O'Carroll as Harlette and Helena Springs as Harlette, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, Bette Midler: Art or Bust has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bette Midler: Art or Bust page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bette Midler: Art or Bust tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bette Midler: Art or Bust (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Bette Midler: Art or Bust change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Bette Midler: Art or Bust worth watching?
- Bette Midler: Art or Bust holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, music and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Bette Midler: Art or Bust?
- Bette Midler: Art or Bust stars Bette Midler, Jenifer Lewis, Siobbhan O'Carroll, Helena Springs and Bobby Martin.
- When was Bette Midler: Art or Bust released?
- Bette Midler: Art or Bust was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 82 minutes.