The President
2014, Georgian. Directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 55m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- Georgian
- Rated
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.7/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The President
The President isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online.
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Cast & crew
- Mohsen MakhmalbafDirector
- Mikheil GomiashviliThe President
- Dachi OrvelashviliGrandson
- Ia SukhitashviliThe prostitute
- Zura BegalishviliHairdresser
- Lasha RamishviliGuard
- Joseph KhvelidzePrisonner
- Dato BeshitaishviliCast
- Eka KakhianiCast
- Nuki KoshkelishviliCast
- Elene BezarashviliCast
- Tekla JavakhadzeCast
- Davit DvalishviliCast
Details
- Released
- 30 August 2014
- Country
- France, Georgia, Germany, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Mohsen Makhmalbaf, Marziyeh Meshkiny
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The President: quick answers
Is The President worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.7/10 from 42 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The President?
The President runs 115 minutes (1h 55m).
Does The President have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The President. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The President parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
No age rating is listed for The President yet.
Which OTT platform is The President on?
The President isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The President?
If you liked The President, try Come Sunday, All the Way, My Dinner with Hervé.
Who directed The President?
The President (2014) was directed by Mohsen Makhmalbaf and stars Mikheil Gomiashvili, Dachi Orvelashvili, Ia Sukhitashvili.