The Dictator

Make way for Aladeen.

20121h 23m6.2(6,635 votes)

Comedy

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.

The Dictator (2012) is a comedy film directed by Larry Charles. It stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, and Anna Faris. The film runs for 1 hour 23 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 6,635 votes.

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Director

Larry Charles

Cast

Sacha Baron Cohen

Aladeen / Efawadh

Ben Kingsley

Tamir

Anna Faris

Zoey

Jason Mantzoukas

Nadal

Sayed Badreya

Omar

Adeel Akhtar

Maroush

Aasif Mandvi

Doctor

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Where can I watch The Dictator?

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Who stars in The Dictator?

The Dictator stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris, and Jason Mantzoukas, and was directed by Larry Charles.

How long is The Dictator?

The Dictator has a runtime of 1 hour 23 minutes.

When did The Dictator come out?

The Dictator was released in 2012.

What genre is The Dictator?

The Dictator is a comedy film.

Is The Dictator worth watching?

The Dictator holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.