Movie

The Great Dictator

Once again - the whole world laughs!

Release: 1940 Runtime: 2h 05min Rating: NR Language: English

Comedy War

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

Status: Released
Original language: EN
Production countries: United States of America
Production: Charles Chaplin Productions

Trailer for The Great Dictator

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Audience rating

8.3 / 10 (3855 votes)

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Director

Charlie Chaplin

Main crew

Roland Totheroh — Director of Photography
Karl Struss — Director of Photography
Willard Nico — Editor
Charlie Chaplin — Original Music Composer
Meredith Willson — Original Music Composer
Charlie Chaplin — Producer
Charlie Chaplin — Screenplay

Cast

Charlie Chaplin , Paulette Goddard , Jack Oakie , Reginald Gardiner , Henry Daniell , Billy Gilbert , Grace Hayle , Carter DeHaven

Where to watch

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Themes and genres

Comedy War amnesia nazi hairdresser propaganda world war i dictator jewish ghetto fascism world war ii national socialism national socialist party satire speech black and white barbershop anti war fictitious country domineering inspirational dramatic

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Updated on 19/10/2026.