The President (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 2014, The President is a drama film directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf, running about 115 minutes.
What it’s 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.
Who’s in it. The President stars Misha Gomiashvili as The President, Dachi Orvelashvili as Grandson, Ia Sukhitashvili as The prostitute and Guja Burduli as Prisonner, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The President has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Film Movement Plus. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The President page.
If you liked it. Fans of The President tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The President (2014)?
- In US, The President is available to stream on Film Movement Plus. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The President worth watching?
- The President holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The President?
- The President stars Misha Gomiashvili, Dachi Orvelashvili, Ia Sukhitashvili, Guja Burduli and Zura Begalishvili.
- When was The President released?
- The President was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 115 minutes.