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Ishtar (1987)

English buddy film directed by Elaine May

Film facts

Runtime
1h 47m 107 min
Released
1987
Language
English

Runtime from public film data. Ratings are added as boards issue them.

Ishtar has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes (107 min). The English film released in 1987. It is directed by Elaine May and stars Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani and Charles Grodin.

Cast and crew

Director
Elaine May
Cinematography
Vittorio Storaro
Written by
Elaine May
Produced by
Warren Beatty
Production
Columbia Pictures
Distribution
Columbia Pictures, Netflix

Box office, awards and more

Award
Golden Raspberry Award for Worst Director
Set in
Morocco
Filmed in
New York City, Morocco

Release and where to watch

In theatres
1987
On OTT
Netflix date not announced

Questions people ask

What is the runtime of Ishtar?

Ishtar has a runtime of 1 hour 47 minutes, or 107 min.

When did Ishtar release?

Ishtar released in 1987.

Who directed Ishtar?

Ishtar is directed by Elaine May.

Who is in the cast of Ishtar?

The cast of Ishtar includes Dustin Hoffman, Isabelle Adjani, Charles Grodin, Warren Beatty, Jack Weston and Carol Kane.

Where can I watch Ishtar online?

Ishtar streams on Netflix.

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Updated 8 November 2026 by Pragati. Cast and crew from Wikidata. Found a mistake? Tell us.