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The President's Cake

2026Movie1 h 46 minPG-13

Drama
84
GreatGoodWatch score
IMDb7.5Metacritic847.1Rotten Tomatoes99%90%

A moving, tense drama movie about politics and history.

Good for friends night · teens · background watch

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Story

While people across 1990’s Iraq struggle to survive, 9-year-old Lamia has been selected to prepare a cake to celebrate the President’s birthday. In a landscape of fear and scarcity, where basic ingredients are nearly impossible to find, Lamia sets out on a determined journey throughout the big city in search of eggs, flour, and sugar. Accompanied by her grandmother, her loyal friend Saeed, and her pet rooster Hindi, she navigates vendors and police officers along the way.

Feels like

  • Iraqi Marshlands
  • Saddam Era
  • Political Oppression
  • Coming-of-Age
  • Cultural Reflection
  • Childhood Innocence
  • Resilience
  • Historical Drama

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Crew

Directed by
Hasan Hadi
Written by
Hasan Hadi
Produced by
Leah Chen Baker
Music by
Angela Asistio, Tamás Beke, Tamás Zányi

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Facts

January 22, 2026 · 1 h 46 min · PG-13

Released
January 22, 2026
Runtime
1 h 46 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama
Original language
English
Also spoken
Arabic
Made in
United States
Box office
$4,084
Available in
73 countries

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Where can I stream The President's Cake?

Netflix

In the United States, The President's Cake streams on Netflix. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home, and Plex. It also streams in 55 other countries.

Is The President's Cake worth watching?

84
GreatGoodWatch score

Yes, it's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 84 (IMDb 7.5, Rotten Tomatoes 99%, and Metacritic 84). Critics rate it higher (92 out of 100) than audiences (79).

Is The President's Cake 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.

Is The President's Cake plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.