Bagdad Cafe (1987)
Kernel Score: 79% · 432 ratings
Genres: Comedy, Drama
Released: 1987-11-12
Runtime: 108 minutes
Where to watch Bagdad Cafe
- Stream: Prime Video, Night Flight Plus
- Free with ads: Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Plex, Prime Video (free with ads)
- Rent: Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube, Fandango At Home
- Buy: Prime Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube
US availability, updated 2026-10-22.
Overview
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.
Bagdad Cafe parents' guide: ages 8+
Parents need to know that Bagdad Cafe is a gentle, whimsical comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship between two women at a desert truck stop.
Fresh Kernels AI-assessed from publicly documented content. A guide for families, not an official rating.
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Director
Percy Adlon
Cast
- Marianne Sägebrecht as Jasmin Münchgstettner
- CCH Pounder as Brenda
- Jack Palance as Rudi Cox
- Christine Kaufmann as Debby
- Monica Calhoun as Phyllis
- Darron Flagg as Salomo
- George Aguilar as Cahuenga
- G. Smokey Campbell as Sal
- Hans Stadlbauer as Mr. Münchgstettner
- Alan S. Craig as Eric
Bagdad Cafe FAQ
Is Bagdad Cafe good?
Bagdad Cafe has a 79% Kernel Score on Fresh Kernels from 432 audience ratings.
Where can I watch Bagdad Cafe?
In the US you can stream Bagdad Cafe on Prime Video and Night Flight Plus, watch it free with ads on Kanopy, The Roku Channel, Fandango at Home, Plex and Prime Video (free with ads) and rent it from Prime Video, Google Play, YouTube and Fandango At Home.
Is Bagdad Cafe OK for kids?
Fresh Kernels suggests ages 8+. Parents need to know that Bagdad Cafe is a gentle, whimsical comedy-drama about an unlikely friendship between two women at a desert truck stop.
What movies are like Bagdad Cafe?
If you liked Bagdad Cafe, try Nomadland, 3:10 to Yuma, My Girl and Giant.