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The Great Dictator

1940·Movie
2h 5min·NR
IMDb8.4Rotten Tomatoes92%95%

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The Great Dictator fingerprint

Very funny, immersive world.

Energy

Calm and low-key

  • Fast Pace6
  • Spectacle6
  • Tension5

Heart

Deeply moving and uplifting

  • Pathos9
  • Hopefulness9
  • Catharsis8

Humor

Plenty of satire and sharp wit

  • Satire & Parody10
  • Wit & Wordplay9
  • Physical Comedy8

World

Politics, society, and history

Holds up on a rewatch.

  • Dialogue Centrality9
  • Rewatchability9
  • Novelty9

Craft

Standout direction, performances, and dialogue

  • Direction10
  • Acting10
  • Dialogue Quality9

Style

Standout score

  • Music Composition8
  • Cinematography7
  • Editing7

Who it's for

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About

Once again - the whole world laughs!

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Classic SatireAnti-Fascist MessageTimeless Political ComedyIconic Charlie ChaplinHumanity & HopePoignant DialogueHistorical ContextSlapstick & WitDark Humor

Crew

Directed by:
Charlie Chaplin, Wheeler Dryden
Written by:
Charlie Chaplin
Produced by:
Charlie Chaplin, Carter DeHaven, Alfred Reeves
Composed by:
Charlie Chaplin, Meredith Willson, Carmen Dragon

Sequels and Prequels

No sequels or prequels available

Media

Questions about The Great Dictator

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Where can I stream The Great Dictator legally?

PrimefuboTVHBO MaxKanopyCriterionShout! Factory TVIndieFlixAmazon Prime Video Free with Ads

The Great Dictator is included with a subscription to Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, IndieFlix, and HBO Max in the United States. You can watch it free with ads on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, and YouTube Free. You can also rent or buy it from Apple TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. All links in Where to Watch go to these licensed services.

Is The Great Dictator worth watching?

89
ExcellentGoodWatch score

Yes. It's widely acclaimed, with a GoodWatch score of 90/100 (IMDb 8.4 and Rotten Tomatoes 92%). The GoodWatch score combines critic and audience ratings.

What is The Great Dictator rated?

NR

It's rated NR in the United States.

How long is The Great Dictator?

2 h 5 min

The Great Dictator runs 2 h 5 min.

Do critics and audiences agree on The Great Dictator?

Critics92
Audiences90

Yes. Critics average 92 and audiences 90 out of 100, so both groups see The Great Dictator much the same way.

Was The Great Dictator a box office hit?

Budget$2 million
Box office$11 million

Yes, a big one. It cost about $2 million to make and earned $11 million worldwide, 5.5 times its budget.

What language is The Great Dictator in?

EnglishEsperanto

It was made in English, with some Esperanto. Produced in United States.

In how many countries can I watch The Great Dictator?

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GoodWatch finds legal streaming, rental, or purchase options for The Great Dictator in 60 countries. Pick any of them in Where to Watch to see the local services.

What tropes does The Great Dictator use?

Spock SpeakArcadiaDarker and EdgierBeautiful All AlongAs the Good Book Says...Black ComedyPatrick Stewart SpeechThe CaligulaGodwin's Law of Facial HairGeneral FailureUnnecessarily Large InteriorRousseau Was Rightand 108 more

TV Tropes lists 120 storytelling tropes for The Great Dictator, including Spock Speak, Arcadia, Darker and Edgier.