The President's Cake(2026)
The President's Cake Synopsis
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.
The President's Cake (2026) is a drama film directed by Hasan Hadi, released on January 22, 2026 with a runtime of 1h 46m. It stars Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat and Rahim AlHaj. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 112 ratings.
- Director:
- Hasan Hadi
- Writers:
- Hasan Hadi
- Producers:
- Leah Chen Baker
- Cinematographer:
- Tudor Vladimir Panduru
- Production:
- Maiden Voyage Pictures, Missing Piece Films, Spark Features, Working Barn Productions
- Revenue:
- $4,084
- Status:
- Released
The President's Cake (2026) Trailer
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The President's Cake Videos & Clips
Official trailers, teasers, clips and featurettes for The President's Cake.
Official UK Trailer [Subtitled]
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Official Trailer [subtitled]
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A schoolgirl must bake a cake for Saddam Hussein in THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE [Subtitled]
Teaser
Extended Preview
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Clip - Lamia and Saeed at a Bar
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BIFF2025 Trailer | The President's Cake | A Window on Asian Cinema
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"Through Young Eyes" with Writer-Director Hasan Hadi
Featurette
Screenwriter and playwright Laith Elzubaidi reviews THE PRESIDENT'S CAKE
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The President's Cake Cast & Crew
Main cast
Baneen Ahmed Nayyef
as Lamia
- Sajad Mohamad Qasem
Sajad Mohamad Qasem
as Saeed
- Waheed Thabet Khreibat
Waheed Thabet Khreibat
as Bibi
- Rahim AlHaj
Rahim AlHaj
as Jasim
- Muthanna Malaghi
Muthanna Malaghi
as Muthanna
- Ahmad Qasem Saywan
Ahmad Qasem Saywan
as Musa
- Thaer Salem
Thaer Salem
as Majdi
- Fatima Abouharoon
Fatima Abouharoon
as Rahma
- Mohammed Rheimeh
Mohammed Rheimeh
as Izzat
- Rokia Alwadi
Rokia Alwadi
as Hiyam
- Abdelkarim Jasim
Abdelkarim Jasim
as Malik
- Maytham Mreidi
Maytham Mreidi
as Saeed's Father
Key crew
Directed by Hasan Hadi, written by Hasan Hadi, produced by Leah Chen Baker.
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The President's Cake Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 112 ratings.
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The President's Cake – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The President's Cake online?
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The President's Cake (2026) is available to stream on Netflix and Netflix Standard with Ads, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home and Plex. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The President's Cake?
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The main cast of The President's Cake (2026) includes Baneen Ahmed Nayyef, Sajad Mohamad Qasem, Waheed Thabet Khreibat, Rahim AlHaj and Muthanna Malaghi. The film was directed by Hasan Hadi. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The President's Cake released?
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The President's Cake was released on January 22, 2026 and runs for 1h 46m.
Is The President's Cake worth watching?
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The President's Cake (2026) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 112 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy drama films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The President's Cake?
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