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Ishtar
1987·Movie
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A comedy: .
Good for friends night · party vibe · teens
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Telling the truth can be dangerous business.
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.
Maligned ComedyShowbiz SatirePolitical FarceCringe HumorMusical Elements1980s ProductionCult FilmDialogue-Driven
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Is Ishtar worth watching?
46
MediocreGoodWatch scoreReviews are weak, with a GoodWatch score of 46 (IMDb 4.8, Rotten Tomatoes 40%, and Metacritic 51).
Is Ishtar okay for kids?
PG-13
Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.
Will Ishtar make me laugh?
Light
Now and then: the humor is mostly cringe comedy (7 of 10) and satire (6 of 10).
Was Ishtar a box office flop?
Budget$51 million
Box office$14 million
Yes: it cost about $51 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 28% of its budget.
What tropes does Ishtar use?
QuracTalking Down the SuicidalKick the DogLounge LizardIt's a Long StoryHidden Disdain RevealThe ProphecyTriumphant RepriseShe Cleans Up NicelyHomageOoh, Me Accent's SlippingCringe Comedyand 18 more
TV Tropes lists 30 tropes for it, including Qurac, Talking Down the Suicidal, and Kick the Dog.