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The Great Dictator

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8.319402h 5mComedyWar
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The Great Dictator is a 1940 comedy and war film, running 2h 5m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Prime Video and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

PG age rating2h 5mComedyWar

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1940-10-15
Runtime
2h 5m
Genres
Comedy, War
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
8.3 / 10 · 3,860 votes

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Availability

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Synopsis

Feature film

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

Cast

14 names
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
Chester ConklinBarber's Customer
Esther MichelsonJewish Woman

Questions about The Great Dictator

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Where can I watch The Great Dictator in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Great Dictator is listed on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Great Dictator suitable for children?

The Great Dictator is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is The Great Dictator about?

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

How long is The Great Dictator?

The Great Dictator runs for 2h 5m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Great Dictator trailer?

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