My Dictator (2014): cast, story & where to watch
2014 · Film · ★ 6.5
Released in 2014, My Dictator is a drama film directed by Lee Hae-jun, running about 128 minutes.
What it’s about. Sung-geun is an untalented actor who makes a living playing minor roles. He happens to land on the role as Kim Il-sung, the former leader of North Korea, for the rehearsal of the South-North Korea Summit. Sung-geun becomes passionately immersed in his role, motivated by his son who looks up to him. However, the summit is not realized, and Sung-geun ends up lost in the delusion that he really is Kim Il-sung.
Who’s in it. My Dictator stars Sol Kyung-gu as Sung-geun, Park Hae-il as Tae-sik, Yoon Je-moon as Chief Oh and Lee Byung-joon as Professor Heo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.5/10, My Dictator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch My Dictator page.
If you liked it. Fans of My Dictator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch My Dictator (2014)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for My Dictator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is My Dictator worth watching?
- My Dictator holds an audience score of 6.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in My Dictator?
- My Dictator stars Sol Kyung-gu, Park Hae-il, Yoon Je-moon, Lee Byung-joon and Jang So-yeon.
- When was My Dictator released?
- My Dictator was released in 2014, with a runtime of about 128 minutes.