The Square(2013)
The people demand the downfall of the regime
The Square Synopsis
The Square looks at the hard realities faced day-to-day by people working to build Egypt’s new democracy. Cairo’s Tahrir Square is the heart and soul of the film, which follows several young activists. Armed with values, determination, music, humor, an abundance of social media, and sheer obstinacy, they know that the thorny path to democracy only began with Hosni Mubarak’s fall. The life-and-death struggle between the people and the power of the state is still playing out.
The Square (2013) is a documentary, drama and history film directed by Jehane Noujaim, released on June 7, 2013 with a runtime of 1h 28m. It stars Khalid Abdalla, Dina Abd Allah, Dina Amer and Magdy Ashour. Viewers rate it 7.6 out of 10 across 166 ratings.
- Director:
- Jehane Noujaim
- Producers:
- Karim Amer
- Cinematographer:
- Mohammed Hamdy
- Composer:
- Viviana Rojas
- Production:
- Roast Beef Productions, Worldview Entertainment, Noujaim Films, MVD Entertainment Group, City Drive Entertainment Group, Post Factory NY, DuArt, Doc Society
- Status:
- Released
The Square (2013) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Square before you stream it.
The Square Cast & Crew
Main cast
Khalid Abdalla
as Himself
Dina Abd Allah
as Herself
Dina Amer
as Herself
- Magdy Ashour
Magdy Ashour
as Himself
Ramy Essam
as Himself
- Ahmed Hassan
Ahmed Hassan
as Himself
Aida El Kashef
as Herself
- Buthayana Kamel
Buthayana Kamel
as Herself
- Ragia Omran
Ragia Omran
as Herself
- Sherif Boray
Sherif Boray
as Himself
- Pierre Sioufi
Pierre Sioufi
as Himself
Hosni Mubarak
as Self (archive footage)
Key crew
Directed by Jehane Noujaim, produced by Karim Amer.
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The Square Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.6/10 from 166 ratings.
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The Square – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Square online?
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The Square (2013) is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Square?
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The main cast of The Square (2013) includes Khalid Abdalla, Dina Abd Allah, Dina Amer, Magdy Ashour and Ramy Essam. The film was directed by Jehane Noujaim. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Square released?
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The Square was released on June 7, 2013 and runs for 1h 28m.
Is The Square worth watching?
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The Square (2013) holds an average rating of 7.6 out of 10 from 166 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy documentary, drama and history films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Square?
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Yes. The official The Square trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.