Tickling Giants_
"Are you brave enough to tell a joke?"
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".
Starring
Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, Shady Alfons
Updated Feb 16, 2026
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Year context
Tickling Giants was released 9 years ago in 2017.
Overview
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. ...
Tickling Giants is a Documentary film with a runtime of 1h 51m.
CAST (9)
Bassem Youssef
Self
Jon Stewart
Self
Shady Alfons
Self
Khaled Mansour
Self
Ayman Wattar
Self
MA
Mohamed Andeel
Self
HR
Hend Radwan
Self
ME
Miral El Desoki
Self
TA
Tarek AIQazzaz
Self
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Language
English
Country
EG, United States
Rating
7.6/10 (37 votes)
Popularity
6
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is Tickling Giants 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".
How long is Tickling Giants?
Tickling Giants has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in Tickling Giants?
The cast of Tickling Giants includes Bassem Youssef, Jon Stewart, Shady Alfons, Khaled Mansour, Ayman Wattar.
What is the rating of Tickling Giants?
Tickling Giants has a rating of 7.6 out of 10 based on 37 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (1)
Documentary