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Ishtar

4.619871h 47mPG-13MovieComedyAdventure

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.

DirectorElaine May
WriterElaine May
ProducerWarren Beatty

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Availability shown for Australia · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Elaine May

WBWarren Beatty
Warren Beatty
Lyle Rogers
DHDustin Hoffman
Dustin Hoffman
Chuck Clarke
IAIsabelle Adjani
Isabelle Adjani
Shirra Assel
CGCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin
Jim Harrison
JWJack Weston
Jack Weston
Marty Freed
THTess Harper
Tess Harper
Willa
CKCarol Kane
Carol Kane
Carol
AIAharon Ipalé
Aharon Ipalé
Emir Yousef
FH
Fijad Hageb
Abdul
DMDavid Margulies
David Margulies
Mr. Clarke
RARose Arrick
Rose Arrick
Mrs. Clarke
JGJulie Garfield
Julie Garfield
Dorothy

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Ishtar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Ishtar?

Ishtar isn't on any subscription service in Australia right now, but you can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. It's not on Netflix.

Is Ishtar on Netflix?

No, Ishtar is not on Netflix in Australia as of October 2026. You can rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.

Is Ishtar on Amazon Prime Video?

Ishtar isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in Australia, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch Ishtar for free?

Ishtar isn't available free in Australia; you can only rent or buy it on JustWatch TV Store and Apple TV Store.