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The Dictator

6.220121h 23mRMovieComedy

The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

DirectorLarry Charles
WritersAlec Berg·Sacha Baron Cohen
ProducersPeter Baynham·Adam McKay

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Cast · Directed by Larry Charles

SCSacha Baron Cohen
Sacha Baron Cohen
Aladeen / Efawadh
BKBen Kingsley
Ben Kingsley
Tamir
AFAnna Faris
Anna Faris
Zoey
JMJason Mantzoukas
Jason Mantzoukas
Nadal
SBSayed Badreya
Sayed Badreya
Omar
AAAdeel Akhtar
Adeel Akhtar
Maroush
AMAasif Mandvi
Aasif Mandvi
Doctor
RMRizwan Manji
Rizwan Manji
Patient
RC
Rocky Citron
Baby Aladeen
LCLiam Campora
Liam Campora
Aladeen Age 6
RCRick Chambers
Rick Chambers
Newscaster Voiceover (voice)
EM
Elsayed Mohamed
Wadiyan Olympic Official

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The Dictator — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Dictator?

The Dictator is streaming on Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus and Hoopla in United States, and available to rent or buy on JustWatch TV and Amazon Video. It's not currently on Netflix.

Is The Dictator on Netflix?

No, The Dictator is not on Netflix in United States as of October 2026. It's currently on Paramount Plus Essential and MGM Plus.

Is The Dictator on Amazon Prime Video?

The Dictator isn't included with a Prime Video subscription in United States, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video.

Where can I watch The Dictator for free?

The Dictator is available to stream free (with ads) on Hoopla in United States.