The Dictator(2012)
Make way for Aladeen.
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.
Directed by Larry Charles
Where to watch The Dictator
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Cast
Sacha Baron Cohen
Aladeen / Efawadh
Ben Kingsley
Tamir
Anna Faris
Zoey
Jason Mantzoukas
Nadal
Sayed Badreya
Omar
Adeel Akhtar
Maroush
Aasif Mandvi
Doctor
Rizwan Manji
Patient
Rocky Citron
Baby Aladeen
Liam Campora
Aladeen Age 6
Rick Chambers
Newscaster Voiceover (voice)
Elsayed Mohamed
Wadiyan Olympic Official
Horatio Sanz
Aide on Balcony
Elena Goode
Virgin Guard
Nazanin Homa
Virgin Guard
Dawn Jackson
Virgin Guard
Victoria Beltran
Virgin Guard
Danielle Burgio
Virgin Guard
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Where can I watch The Dictator?+
The Dictator is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, MGM Plus, Hoopla, JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did The Dictator come out?+
The Dictator was released in 2012.
How long is The Dictator?+
The Dictator runs for 83 minutes (1 hour and 23 minutes).
Who directed The Dictator?+
The Dictator was directed by Larry Charles.
Who stars in The Dictator?+
The Dictator stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris, Jason Mantzoukas and Sayed Badreya.
Is The Dictator worth watching?+
The Dictator holds a 6.3/10 rating from 6,677 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of comedy.
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