The President's Cake
2026, English. Directed by Hasan Hadi.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 46m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- U/A 13+
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The President's Cake is streaming on Netflix in India.
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- Released
- 13 March 2026
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Hasan Hadi
- Box office
- $4.1K
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The President's Cake: quick answers
Is The President's Cake worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 125 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The President's Cake?
The President's Cake runs 106 minutes (1h 46m).
Does The President's Cake have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The President's Cake. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The President's Cake parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The President's Cake is rated U/A 13+ in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The President's Cake on?
The President's Cake is streaming on Netflix in India. (Checked 12 November 2026.)
What movies are like The President's Cake?
If you liked The President's Cake, try Hidden Agenda, Detachment, The Good Lie.
Who directed The President's Cake?
The President's Cake (2026) was directed by Hasan Hadi and stars Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat.