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Bagdad Cafe

1987, German. Directed by Percy Adlon.

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.

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Runtime
1h 48m
Post-credits
None listed
Language
German
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Bagdad Cafe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory in India.

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Released
12 November 1987
Original title
Out of Rosenheim
Country
Germany
Written by
Eleonore Adlon, Percy Adlon, Christopher Doherty
Box office
$3.7M
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Is Bagdad Cafe worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.2/10 from 458 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Bagdad Cafe?

Bagdad Cafe runs 108 minutes (1h 48m).

Does Bagdad Cafe have a post-credits scene?

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Which OTT platform is Bagdad Cafe on?

Bagdad Cafe is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Night Flight Plus, and Shout! Factory in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)

What movies are like Bagdad Cafe?

If you liked Bagdad Cafe, try My Girl, Haunted Mansion, Wicked Little Letters.

Who directed Bagdad Cafe?

Bagdad Cafe (1987) was directed by Percy Adlon and stars Marianne Sägebrecht, CCH Pounder, Jack Palance.

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