The Dictator (2012): cast, story & where to watch
2012 · Film · ★ 6.2
Released in 2012, The Dictator is a comedy film directed by Larry Charles, running about 83 minutes. “Make way for Aladeen.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Who’s in it. The Dictator stars Sacha Baron Cohen as Aladeen / Efawadh, Sayed Badreya as Omar, Rocky Citron as Baby Aladeen and Liam Campora as Aladeen Age 6, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.2/10, The Dictator has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $179.4M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium, Paramount Plus Essential and Peacock Premium and rent or buy it from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dictator page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dictator tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dictator (2012)?
- In US, The Dictator is available to stream on fuboTV, Paramount Plus Premium and Paramount Plus Essential, and rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dictator worth watching?
- The Dictator holds an audience score of 6.2 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Dictator?
- The Dictator stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Sayed Badreya, Rocky Citron, Liam Campora and Aasif Mandvi.
- When was The Dictator released?
- The Dictator was released in 2012, with a runtime of about 83 minutes.