Bagdad Cafe (1987): cast, story & where to watch
1987 · Film · ★ 7.2
Released in 1987, Bagdad Cafe is a comedy and drama film directed by Percy Adlon, running about 108 minutes. “Off Route 66 between Vegas and nowhere a little magic's going on...” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A surreal comedy depicting a diverse cast of characters and the changes they undergo as the German tourist Jasmin interacts with each of them at a remote truck stop in the middle of the Mojave desert.
Who’s in it. Bagdad Cafe stars Marianne Sägebrecht as Jasmin Münchgstettner, CCH Pounder as Brenda, Jack Palance as Rudi Cox and Christine Kaufmann as Debby, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.2/10, Bagdad Cafe has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $3.6M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, Amazon Prime Video with Ads and Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Apple TV Store. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Bagdad Cafe page.
If you liked it. Fans of Bagdad Cafe tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Bagdad Cafe (1987)?
- In US, Bagdad Cafe is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Bagdad Cafe worth watching?
- Bagdad Cafe holds an audience score of 7.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy and drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Bagdad Cafe?
- Bagdad Cafe stars Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance, Christine Kaufmann and Darron Flagg.
- When was Bagdad Cafe released?
- Bagdad Cafe was released in 1987, with a runtime of about 108 minutes.