Dear Dictator (2015): cast, story & where to watch
2015 · Film · ★ 5
Released in 2015, Dear Dictator is a drama film directed by Lee Sang-woo, running about 102 minutes.
What it’s about. Bukseong, Youngrim and Woosuck are dropouts living in a shanty town. One day, a spy from North Korea begins video-recording their hardscrabble lives. A complicated series of events happens between them.
Who’s in it. Dear Dictator stars Kim Young-gune as Buk-seong, Shin Won-ho as Young-rim, Seo Hyun-seok as Woo-suck and Lee Joo-min as Hee-soo, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.0/10, Dear Dictator has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dear Dictator page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dear Dictator tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dear Dictator (2015)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dear Dictator change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dear Dictator worth watching?
- Dear Dictator holds an audience score of 5.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dear Dictator?
- Dear Dictator stars Kim Young-gune, Shin Won-ho, Seo Hyun-seok, Lee Joo-min and Lee Tae-rim.
- When was Dear Dictator released?
- Dear Dictator was released in 2015, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.