Synopsis
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 C.I.A., the Emir of Ishtar, and the rebels trying to overthrow his regime.
Scores
Overall Score
57.3
Popularity Percentile (Year)
59.2%
Box Office Percentile (Year)
63.8%
Review Aggregate
41.4
Critic Consensus
Critic reception is mixed, with 46% of 48 logged reviews marked Fresh. Across reviews, critics repeatedly emphasize funny, character-driven, suspenseful. Common reservations focus on execution consistency, even when reviewers praise standout elements.
funnycharacter-drivensuspensefulaction-packedemotionalvisually striking
Cast
| Cast | Year | Reported Salary | Inflation Adjusted | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dustin Hoffman | 1987 | $4,745,000 | $13,102,000 | (est) |
| Warren Beatty | 1987 | $2,921,000 | $8,065,000 | (est) |
| Isabelle Adjani | 1987 | $2,199,000 | $6,072,000 | (est) |
| Charles Grodin | 1987 | $1,798,000 | $4,965,000 | (est) |
| Jack Weston | 1987 | $12,500,000 source | $34,518,046 | reported |
Aggregated Reviews
Rotten Tomatoes critic score40.0
RT critic review count60
Rotten Tomatoes audience score39.0
RT audience rating count5,000
IMDb rating4.7
IMDb votes12,621
Box Office ?
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Domestic | 1987 | $14,375,181 | $39,696,252 |
| International | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Worldwide | 1987 | $14,375,181 | $39,696,252 |
Earnings / Profitability
| Category | Year | Reported | Inflation Adjusted |
|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | |||
| Theatrical Net Revenue | 1987 | $7,187,590 | $19,848,126 |
| Digital Rentals ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Digital Purchases ? | 1987 | N/A | N/A |
| Physical Rentals ? | 1987 | $19,183,000 | $52,972,774 |
| Physical Purchases ? | 1987 | $8,948,000 | $24,709,398 |
| TV & Streaming Revenue | 1987 | $3,450,043 | $9,527,101 |
| Total Revenues | 1987 | $38,768,634 | $107,057,398 |
| Expenses | |||
| Budget ? | 1987 | $55,000,000 | $151,879,401 |
| Print & Advertising (P&A) ? | 1987 | $5,471,000 (est) | $15,107,858 (est) |
| Participations | 1987 | $775,000 | $2,140,119 |
| Residuals ? | 1987 | $2,238,000 | $6,180,111 |
| Interest & Overhead | 1987 | $8,250,000 | $22,781,910 |
| Total Expenses | 1987 | $71,734,000 | $198,089,400 |
| Movie Net Profit or Loss | 1987 | $-32,965,366 | $-91,032,001 |
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