The President's Cake (2026): cast, story & where to watch
2026 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 2026, The President's Cake is a drama film directed by Hasan Hadi, running about 106 minutes.
What it’s about. While people across 1990s Iraq struggle to survive the war and food shortages, Saddam Hussein requires each school in the country to prepare a cake to celebrate his birthday. Despite her efforts to avoid getting picked, 9-year-old Lamia is chosen among her classmates. The young girl must now use her wits and imagination to gather ingredients for the mandatory cake or face the consequences.
Who’s in it. The President's Cake stars Baneen Ahmed Nayyef as Lamia, Sajad Mohamad Qasem as Saeed, Waheed Thabet Khreibat as Bibi and Rahim AlHaj as Jasim, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The President's Cake has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The President's Cake page.
If you liked it. Fans of The President's Cake tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The President's Cake (2026)?
- In US, The President's Cake is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The President's Cake worth watching?
- The President's Cake holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The President's Cake?
- The President's Cake stars Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj and Muthanna Malaghi.
- When was The President's Cake released?
- The President's Cake was released in 2026, with a runtime of about 106 minutes.