Ishtar
“Telling the truth can be dangerous business.”
Where to watch Ishtar in Canada
Ishtar is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video in Canada. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 27 May 2026.
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 164 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Ishtar in Canada — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Ishtar trailer
Overview
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.
Top 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
Cristine Rose
Siri Darma
Robert V. Girolami
Bartender
Abe Kroll
Mr. Thomopoulos
Hannah Kroll
Mrs. Thomopoulos
Herb Gardner
Rabbi Pierce
Bill Moor
U.S. Consul
Edgar Smith
Prof. Barnes
J.C. Cutler
Omar
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Ishtar in Canada?+
In Canada, Ishtar is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, CosmoGo, YouTube and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.
Is Ishtar on Netflix?+
Ishtar is not on Netflix in Canada 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.
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