The President's Cake (2026)
Movie20261h 46mEnglish
Our verdict
Worth watching
Well received by most viewers.
Based on the TMDB audience score from 121 ratings.
Movie review: The President's Cake
The President's Cake is a film from 2026. It is catalogued under Drama.
Story
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.
Audience reaction
TMDB records an audience rating of 7.4/10 based on 121 votes.
Production
Release date: January 22, 2026 · Runtime: 106 minutes · Original language: English · Reported revenue: $4,084
Official trailer
Cast
Baneen Ahmed Nayyef
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