The Dictator
2012, English. Directed by Larry Charles.
Make way for Aladeen.
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Post-credits
- Yes, stay
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.3/10 from 6,726 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Where to watch The Dictator
The Dictator is streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in India.
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Availability in India as of 9 November 2026. Streaming data by JustWatch.
Cast & crew
- Larry CharlesDirector
- Sacha Baron CohenAladeen / Efawadh
- Ben KingsleyTamir
- Anna FarisZoey
- Jason MantzoukasNadal
- Sayed BadreyaOmar
- Adeel AkhtarMaroush
- Aasif MandviDoctor
- Rizwan ManjiPatient
- Rocky CitronBaby Aladeen
- Liam CamporaAladeen Age 6
- Rick ChambersNewscaster Voiceover (voice)
- Elsayed MohamedWadiyan Olympic Official
Details
- Released
- 15 May 2012
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer
- Budget
- $65M
- Box office
- $179M
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The Dictator: quick answers
Is The Dictator worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.3/10 from 6,726 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Dictator?
The Dictator runs 83 minutes (1h 23m).
Does The Dictator have a post-credits scene?
Yes. The Dictator has a scene during the credits, so don’t leave early.
The Dictator parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Dictator is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Dictator on?
The Dictator is streaming on Netflix and Amazon Prime Video in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Dictator?
If you liked The Dictator, try Freelance, In the Loop, Idiocracy.
Who directed The Dictator?
The Dictator (2012) was directed by Larry Charles and stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris.