Tickling Giants is a 2017 American documentary film directed by Sara Taksler, about the story of Bassem Youssef, who, in the midst of the 2011 Egyptian revolution, left his job as a heart surgeon to become a full-time comedian.

Dubbed "The Egyptian Jon Stewart," Bassem creates the satirical show Al Bernameg.

Tickling Giants follows the team of Al Bernameg as they endure physical threats, protests, and legal action as a result of the show.

The website's consensus reads, "Tickling Giants offers a powerful demonstration of how satire can influence government policy – and a sobering warning regarding the double-edged effects of regime change.

[3] Owen Gleiberman of Variety wrote, "Mostly, the movie makes you understand how every society – and ours more than ever – needs people like Bassem Youssef to demonstrate that laughter will always be one of the essential ways to keep power in check.