The Square (2013): cast, story & where to watch
2013 · Film · ★ 7.7
Released in 2013, The Square is a drama, history and documentary film directed by Jehane Noujaim, running about 88 minutes. “The people demand the downfall of the regime” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. The Square stars Khalid Abdalla as Himself, Dina Abd Allah, Dina Amer and Magdy Ashour as Himself, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.7/10, The Square has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Square page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Square tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Square (2013)?
- In US, The Square is available to stream on Fandor Amazon Channel and Cineverse Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Square worth watching?
- The Square holds an audience score of 7.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, history and documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Square?
- The Square stars Khalid Abdalla, Dina Abd Allah, Dina Amer, Magdy Ashour and Ramy Essam.
- When was The Square released?
- The Square was released in 2013, with a runtime of about 88 minutes.