The Great Dictator
1940, English. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.
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Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
- Runtime
- 2h 5m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Where to watch The Great Dictator
The Great Dictator is streaming on YouTube and Lionsgate Play in India.
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Cast & crew
- Charlie ChaplinDirector
- Charlie ChaplinAdenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
- Paulette GoddardHannah
- Jack OakieBenzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
- Reginald GardinerCommander Schultz
- Henry DaniellGarbitsch
- Billy GilbertField Marshal Herring
- Grace HayleMadame Napaloni
- Carter DeHavenSpook
- Maurice MoscovitchMr. Jaeckel
- Emma DunnMrs. Jaeckel
- Bernard GorceyMr. Mann
- Paul WeigelMr. Agar
Details
- Released
- 15 October 1940
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Charlie Chaplin
- Budget
- $2M
- Box office
- $11M
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The Great Dictator: quick answers
Is The Great Dictator worth watching?
Our verdict is Absolute Cinema: Drop everything and watch it. It scores 8.3/10 from 3,869 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator runs 125 minutes (2h 5m).
Does The Great Dictator have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Great Dictator. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Great Dictator parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Great Dictator is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Great Dictator on?
The Great Dictator is streaming on YouTube and Lionsgate Play in India. (Checked 10 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Great Dictator?
If you liked The Great Dictator, try To Be or Not to Be, Dr. Strangelove or: How I Learned to Stop Worrying and Love the Bomb, To Be or Not to Be.
Who directed The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator (1940) was directed by Charlie Chaplin and stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie.