Dear Dictator
2018, English. Directed by Lisa Addario & Joe Syracuse.
She thought she was a rebel... Until she met a real one
When political turmoil forces a British-Caribbean dictator to flee his island nation, he seeks refuge and hides with a rebellious teenage girl in suburban America, and ends up teaching the young teen how to start a revolution and overthrow the "mean girls" in her high school.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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- Released
- 16 March 2018
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Joe Syracuse, Lisa Addario
- Budget
- $6.7M
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Dear Dictator: quick answers
Is Dear Dictator worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.5/10 from 166 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Dear Dictator?
Dear Dictator runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
Does Dear Dictator have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Dear Dictator. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Dear Dictator parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Dear Dictator is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Dear Dictator on?
Dear Dictator isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it online. (Checked 8 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dear Dictator?
If you liked Dear Dictator, try Swashbuckler, Sleeper, The Crimson Pirate.
Who directed Dear Dictator?
Dear Dictator (2018) was directed by Lisa Addario and Joe Syracuse and stars Michael Caine, Odeya Rush, Katie Holmes.