The Dictator (2012)
Movie 1h 23m ★ 6.2/10
Good for tonight if you want to: make me laugh
Dating from 2012, The Dictator sits in the comedy corner of our catalogue. It is directed by Larry Charles. The cast includes Adeel Akhtar, Aasif Mandvi and Jason Mantzoukas. The running time is 1h 23m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.2 out of 10.
66Tonight Score Short enough for a weeknight.
Synopsis
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
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Cast & crew
- Larry CharlesDirector
- Adeel Akhtaras Maroush
- Aasif Mandvias Doctor
- Jason Mantzoukasas Nadal
- Sacha Baron Cohenas Aladeen / Efawadh
- Horatio Sanzas Aide on Balcony
- Anna Farisas Zoey
- Ben Kingsleyas Tamir
- Rick Chambersas Newscaster Voiceover (voice)
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Questions about The Dictator
- What genre is The Dictator?
- The Dictator is categorised as Comedy.
- Who stars in The Dictator?
- Adeel Akhtar, Aasif Mandvi, Jason Mantzoukas, Sacha Baron Cohen, Horatio Sanz appear in the main cast.
- Who directed The Dictator?
- Larry Charles directed The Dictator.
- How long is The Dictator?
- The Dictator runs for 1h 23m (83 minutes).
- Is The Dictator worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.2/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch The Dictator?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
