The President’s Cake (2026)
Arabic and Iraqi Arabic drama film directed by Hasan Hadi
Rated PG-13 in the US
Parents strongly cautioned: some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
- Runtime
- 1h 45m 105 min
- Released
- 6 February 2026
- Languages
- Arabic, Iraqi Arabic
Runtime and rating from Wikidata. The Indian CBFC certificate is added if the film releases in India.
The President's Cake has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes (105 min). In the US it is rated PG-13. The Arabic film released on 6 February 2026. It is directed by Hasan Hadi and stars Rahim AlHaj.
Cast and crew
- Director
- Hasan Hadi
- Cast
- Rahim AlHaj
- Written by
- Eric Roth
- Distribution
- Sony Pictures Classics
Box office, awards and more
- Set in
- Iraq
- Filmed in
- Mutanabbi Street, Al Rasheed Street, Martyrs Bridge
- Country
- Iraq, Qatar, United States
Release and where to watch
- In theatres
- 6 February 2026
- First shown
- 16 May 2025 festival or first country
- On OTT
- Not announced yet. We add the platform and date once the makers confirm them.
Can children watch it?
Best for 13 and above. Younger children should watch with a parent. This is the MPA rating in the US; other countries rate films separately.
Questions people ask
What is the runtime of The President's Cake?
The President's Cake has a runtime of 1 hour 45 minutes, or 105 min.
When did The President's Cake release?
The President's Cake released on 6 February 2026.
Who directed The President's Cake?
The President's Cake is directed by Hasan Hadi.
What is The President's Cake rated in the US?
The President's Cake is rated PG-13 by the Motion Picture Association.
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