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The President

2014·Movie
1h 55min

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Low-key.

Energy

Calm and low-key

Builds slowly, so the intensity comes in waves.

  • Tension5
  • Adrenaline3
  • Fast Pace3

Heart

Moving

Much of it is about growing up and family.

  • Pathos7
  • Coming of Age7
  • Family Dynamics7

Humor

Some satire and sharp wit

Not a comedy at heart.

  • Satire & Parody6
  • Wit & Wordplay5
  • Dark Humor5

World

Politics, society, and growing up

  • World Immersion7
  • Novelty7
  • Dialogue Centrality6

Craft

Standout characters

  • Character Depth8
  • Direction7
  • Acting7

Style

Functional look and sound

  • Cinematography6
  • Editing6
  • Music Composition5

Who it's for

AdultsFriends NightIntergenerationalPartner WatchPublic Viewing SafeSolo WatchTeensThought-Provoking

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About

The President is the story of a dictator of an imaginary country in the Caucasus, who is forced to escape following a coup d’état, and begins a journey to discover his country in the company of his five-year-old grandson. The two travel across the lands that the President once governed. Now, disguised as a street musician to avoid being recognized, the former dictator comes into contact with his people, which he comes to know from a different point of view.
Political AllegoryHumanist Road TripCharacter RedemptionSocial ObservationPost-Revolutionary DramaIntergenerational BondMoral JourneySubtle HumorPhilosophical Exploration

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Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

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Questions about The President

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Where can I stream The President legally?

The President is included with a subscription to Film Movement+ in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy and Plex. You can also rent or buy it from Amazon Video. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The President worth watching?

63
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Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 64/100 (IMDb 7.3, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 67). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

How long is The President?

1 h 55 min

The President runs 1 h 55 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The President?

Critics75
Audiences71

Yes. Critics average 75 and audiences 71 out of 100, so both groups see The President much the same way.

What language is The President in?

Georgian

It was made in Georgian. Produced in France, Georgia, Germany, United Kingdom.

In how many countries can I watch The President?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The President in 28 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.