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Bagdad Cafe

1987·Movie
1h 48min
IMDb7.4Metacritic717.4Rotten Tomatoes80%88%

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Big heart, low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Tension4
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Deeply romantic and wholesome

Much of it is about family.

  • Romance9
  • Wholesome8
  • Hopefulness8

Humor

Some situational comedy

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Situational Comedy7
  • Wit & Wordplay4
  • Absurdist Humor3

World

Everyday modern life and family

  • Dialogue Centrality7
  • Rewatchability6
  • Novelty6

Craft

Solid, not remarkable

  • Acting7
  • Character Depth7
  • Direction6

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Music Composition6
  • Editing5

Who it's for

AdultsDate NightFamily Movie NightFriends NightParty VibeIntergenerationalKidsPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensBackground WatchComfort WatchDrop-in FriendlyPure Escapism

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About

Off Route 66 between Vegas and nowhere a little magic's going on...

A German woman named Jasmin stumbles upon a dilapidated motel/diner in the middle of nowhere. Her unusual appearance and demeanor are at first suspicious to Brenda, the exasperated owner who has difficulty making ends meet. But when an unlikely magic sparks between the two women, this lonely desert outpost is transformed into a thriving and popular oasis.
German CinemaRoad MovieFemale FriendshipQuirkyHeartwarmingSlow-PacedSimpleFeel-GoodCharacter-Driven

Crew

Directed by:
Percy Adlon, Helenka Hummel, Cynthia Engler
Written by:
Percy Adlon, Christopher Doherty, Eleonore Adlon
Produced by:
Llewellyn Wells, Percy Adlon, Bastian Clevé
Composed by:
Martin Langer, Matthias Lempert, Manfred Arbter

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Where can I stream Bagdad Cafe legally?

PrimeThe RokuKanopyHooplaFandango at Home FreeNight Flight+Shout! Factory TVPlex

Bagdad Cafe is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight+, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Hoopla, and Fandango at Home Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Google Play Movies. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is Bagdad Cafe worth watching?

76
GreatGoodWatch score

Mostly. It's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 76/100 (IMDb 7.4, Rotten Tomatoes 80%, and Metacritic 71). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is Bagdad Cafe?

1 h 48 min

Bagdad Cafe runs 1 h 48 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on Bagdad Cafe?

Critics76
Audiences79

Yes. Critics average 76 and audiences 79 out of 100, so both groups see Bagdad Cafe much the same way.

What language is Bagdad Cafe in?

GermanEnglish

It was made in German, with some English. Produced in Germany.

In how many countries can I watch Bagdad Cafe?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for Bagdad Cafe in 32 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does Bagdad Cafe use?

Big Beautiful WomanFamily of ChoiceCentral ThemeMacGuffinForeign Language TitleLetting Her Hair DownNot Distracted by the SexyBait-and-Switch CommentOrder Versus ChaosFlower MotifsGood-Times MontageMaybe Magic, Maybe Mundaneand 40 more

TV Tropes lists 52 storytelling tropes for Bagdad Cafe, including Big Beautiful Woman, Family of Choice, Central Theme.