Ember's analysis
- Pacing
- Measured
- Intensity
- Strong
- Complexity
- Layered
- Violence
- Mild
- sardonic
- paranoid
- oppressive
- political cinema night
- arthouse viewing
What critics said
Critics appear broadly favorable toward this politically charged black comedy thriller, though the available aggregate offers limited detail about specific strengths or weaknesses.
What sets it apart
May contain story progression spoilers
George Fahmy's status as Egypt's most adored actor makes him valuable to authorities even after he falls from favor.
George is forced to accept an offer from the authorities when his career and security are threatened.
The film is identified as a black comedy while centering on an adored actor's sudden disgrace with the authorities.
George faces losing everything overnight because of his changed standing with the authorities.
Films like Eagles of the Republic, and why
The Insider
shared political thriller framework, authoritarian pressure, and morally compromised protagonist
The Death of Stalin
shared blackly comic tone, oppressive political environment, and cynical examination of power
The Square
shared Egyptian setting, political paranoia, and tense drama about institutions controlling individual lives
Movie Details
- Director
- Tarik Saleh
- Release Date
- 2025-09-19
- Runtime
- 128 min
- Rating
- 6.9 / 10 (75)
Cast
- Fares Fares
- Lyna Khoudri
- Zineb Triki
- Amr Waked
- Cherien Dabis
- Ahmed Khairi
- Nael Ali
- Sherwan Haji
- Suhaib Neshwan
- Donia Massoud
Where to watch in United States
- Rent
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
- Buy
- Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home
Streaming options come from TMDB and change over time.
Common questions
- What is Eagles of the Republic about?
- An adored Egyptian movie star is maneuvered into a dangerous bargain after the state turns against him.
- What is Eagles of the Republic like to watch?
- Ember's analysis rates the pacing of Eagles of the Republic as measured, its intensity as strong and its storytelling as layered.
- Is Eagles of the Republic violent?
- Only mildly. Ember rates the violence in Eagles of the Republic as mild.
- What did critics think of Eagles of the Republic?
- Critics appear broadly favorable toward this politically charged black comedy thriller, though the available aggregate offers limited detail about specific strengths or weaknesses.
- Which films are like Eagles of the Republic?
- Films with a similar feel include The Insider, The Death of Stalin, and The Square.
- How long is Eagles of the Republic?
- Eagles of the Republic runs 128 minutes.
- Where can I watch Eagles of the Republic?
- In United States, Eagles of the Republic is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home.
