The Dictator's Playbook (2018): cast, story & where to watch
2018 · Series · ★ 7.6
Released in 2018, The Dictator's Playbook is a documentary series.
What it’s about. Learn how six dictators, from Mussolini to Saddam Hussein, shaped the 20th century. How did they seize and lose power? What forces were against them? Learn the answers in these six immersive hours, each a revealing portrait of brutality and power.
Who’s in it. The Dictator's Playbook stars Tim Beckmann as Narrator.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, The Dictator's Playbook has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel, Thirteen and WETA+ and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Dictator's Playbook page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Dictator's Playbook tend to enjoy Cosmos, Planet Earth, Planet Earth II and Vikings.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Dictator's Playbook (2018)?
- In US, The Dictator's Playbook is available to stream on PBS, PBS Documentaries Amazon Channel and Thirteen, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Dictator's Playbook worth watching?
- The Dictator's Playbook holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Dictator's Playbook?
- The Dictator's Playbook stars Tim Beckmann.
- When was The Dictator's Playbook released?
- The Dictator's Playbook was released in 2018.