Ishtar (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 4.5
Released in 1987, Ishtar is an action, comedy and adventure film directed by Elaine May, running about 107 minutes. “Telling the truth can be dangerous business.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. Ishtar stars Warren Beatty as Lyle Rogers, Dustin Hoffman as Chuck Clarke, Isabelle Adjani as Shirra Assel and Charles Grodin as Jim Harrison, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.5/10, Ishtar has proved divisive with audiences. It went on to earn $14.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel 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 Ishtar page.
If you liked it. Fans of Ishtar tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Ishtar (1987)?
- In US, Ishtar is available to stream on Sony Pictures Core Amazon Channel, 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 Ishtar worth watching?
- Ishtar holds an audience score of 4.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, comedy and adventure. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Ishtar?
- Ishtar stars Warren Beatty, Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin and Jack Weston.
- When was Ishtar released?
- Ishtar was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 107 minutes.