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Waiting for Ishtar

201747mMovieDocumentary

A conversation about guilty pleasures turns into one man's quest to find others on a library waiting list, while simultaneously examining the fate of the famous Hollywood bomb Ishtar (1987).

DirectorsJohn Mitchell·Jonathan Crombie
WritersJohn Mitchell·Jonathan Crombie

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Cast · Directed by John Mitchell

JM
John Mitchell
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JCJonathan Crombie
Jonathan Crombie
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GA
George Anthony
Self
AB
Andy Barrie
Self
PB
Peter Biskind
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DB
David Blum
Self
RC
Richard Crouse
Self
CGCharles Grodin
Charles Grodin
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JH
J. Hoberman
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CKCarol Kane
Carol Kane
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LL
Lisa Lambert
Self
JLJef Leeson
Jef Leeson
Self

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Waiting for Ishtar — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams Waiting for Ishtar?

Waiting for Ishtar isn't streaming anywhere in Canada yet.

Is Waiting for Ishtar on Netflix?

No, Waiting for Ishtar is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026.

Is Waiting for Ishtar on Amazon Prime Video?

No, Waiting for Ishtar isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now.

Where can I watch Waiting for Ishtar for free?

Waiting for Ishtar isn't streaming in Canada yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for Waiting for Ishtar?

Waiting for Ishtar hasn't started streaming in Canada yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 1, 2018. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.