
1940 · Movie · 2h 5m · NR
The Great Dictator
CriticsCritics: 87
AudienceAudience: 8.5
A ruthless dictator seeks to expand his fictional empire while a poor Jewish barber struggles to survive under an increasingly oppressive regime. Their parallel stories combine political satire, physical comedy, and a heartfelt appeal for tolerance and human dignity.
You’ll like this if you enjoy courageous political satire, classic physical comedy, and humane themes; Not for you if you prefer tightly structured modern comedies or consistently subtle humor.
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Cast
Charlie ChaplinPaulette GoddardJack OakieReginald GardinerHenry DaniellBilly GilbertGrace HayleCarter DeHaven
Director
Charlie Chaplin
If tonight is a The Great Dictator night…
…these live in the same corner of my head.
Want one picked out for tonight?
Tell me what kind of night it is — I'll do the rest.









