Tickling Giants (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.8
Released in 2017, Tickling Giants is a documentary film directed by Sara Taksler, running about 111 minutes. “Are you brave enough to tell a joke?” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The Arab Spring in Egypt: From a dictator to free elections, back to a dictatorship. One comedy show united the country and tested the limits of free press. This is the story of Bassem Youssef, a cardiologist turned comedian, the Jon Stewart of Egypt, and his show "The Show".
Who’s in it. Tickling Giants stars Bassem Youssef as Himself, Jon Stewart as Himself and Shady Alfons as Himself.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.8/10, Tickling Giants has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Tickling Giants page.
If you liked it. Fans of Tickling Giants tend to enjoy One Direction: This Is Us, Burn the Stage: The Movie, BTS World Tour: Love Yourself - Japan Edition and Senna.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Tickling Giants (2017)?
- In US, Tickling Giants is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and Amazon Prime Video with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Tickling Giants worth watching?
- Tickling Giants holds an audience score of 7.8 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in Tickling Giants?
- Tickling Giants stars Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart and Shady Alfons.
- When was Tickling Giants released?
- Tickling Giants was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.