# The Great Dictator (1940) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-great-dictator-1940/
Last reviewed: 2026-08-31

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 83% |
| Editorial Rating | 86/100 |
| Audience Snapshot | 88% (excluded from composite) |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Charlie Chaplin |
| Genres | Comedy, War |
| Runtime | 125 min |

## Quick answer

The Great Dictator (1940) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #68 (8.4/10) — The Great Dictator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.

## Celluloid verdict

IMDb Top 250 #68 (8.4/10) — The Great Dictator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

## Cast

Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert, Grace Hayle, Carter DeHaven, Maurice Moscovitch, Emma Dunn

## Where to watch

Global: fuboTV, HBO Max, The Criterion Channel
the United States: fuboTV, HBO Max, The Criterion Channel
the United Kingdom: Prime Video
Indonesia: KlikFilm
India: YouTube, Lionsgate Play
Turkey: HBO Max
South Korea: not currently streaming
Japan: U-NEXT

## Common questions

**Is The Great Dictator worth watching?**
The Great Dictator holds a 83% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #68 (8.4/10) — The Great Dictator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**What is The Great Dictator about?**
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

**Who directed The Great Dictator?**
The Great Dictator (1940) was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Great Dictator?**
83% — calculated from available Celluloid editorial (86/100), Metascore (80/100), Letterboxd (4/5), and IMDb (8.4/10) inputs. Audience sentiment is excluded.

**Where can I watch The Great Dictator?**
The Great Dictator is streaming on fuboTV, HBO Max, The Criterion Channel; on fuboTV, HBO Max, The Criterion Channel in the United States; on Prime Video in the United Kingdom; on KlikFilm in Indonesia; on YouTube, Lionsgate Play in India; on HBO Max in Turkey; on U-NEXT in Japan. Availability varies by region.

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