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The Great Dictator

8.319402h 5mMovieComedyWar

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

DirectorCharlie Chaplin
WriterCharlie Chaplin
ProducerCharlie Chaplin

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Criterion ChannelCriterion ChannelCraveCrave
Availability shown for Canada · rights vary by country

Cast · Directed by Charlie Chaplin

CCCharlie Chaplin
Charlie Chaplin
Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
PGPaulette Goddard
Paulette Goddard
Hannah
JOJack Oakie
Jack Oakie
Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
RGReginald Gardiner
Reginald Gardiner
Commander Schultz
HDHenry Daniell
Henry Daniell
Garbitsch
BGBilly Gilbert
Billy Gilbert
Field Marshal Herring
GHGrace Hayle
Grace Hayle
Madame Napaloni
CDCarter DeHaven
Carter DeHaven
Spook
MMMaurice Moscovitch
Maurice Moscovitch
Mr. Jaeckel
EDEmma Dunn
Emma Dunn
Mrs. Jaeckel
BGBernard Gorcey
Bernard Gorcey
Mr. Mann
PWPaul Weigel
Paul Weigel
Mr. Agar

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The Great Dictator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Great Dictator?

The Great Dictator is streaming on Criterion Channel and Crave in Canada, and available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Great Dictator on Netflix?

No, The Great Dictator is not on Netflix in Canada as of September 2026. It's currently on Criterion Channel and Crave.

Is The Great Dictator on Amazon Prime Video?

No, The Great Dictator isn't on Amazon Prime Video in Canada right now. It's on Criterion Channel and Crave instead.

Where can I watch The Great Dictator for free?

The Great Dictator is available to stream free (with ads) on Crave in Canada.