The Great Dictator
Directed by Charlie Chaplin · 1940 ·
The Great Dictator (1940) earns a 83% Celluloid Score — Recommended. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
Calculated from 4 available inputs: Celluloid editorial rating, Metascore, Letterboxd and IMDb. Audience sentiment is shown separately and never changes the composite. See how we calculate scores.
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Theatrical release Where to watch
- fuboTV
- HBO Max
- The Criterion Channel
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
Buy: Amazon Video, Apple TV, Fandango at Home
Where to watch The Great Dictator by country
| Country | Streaming on |
|---|---|
| India | YouTube, Lionsgate Play |
| Indonesia | KlikFilm |
| Japan | U-NEXT |
| Turkey | HBO Max |
| United Kingdom | Prime Video |
| United States | fuboTV, HBO Max, The Criterion Channel |
Subscription availability, refreshed from TMDB. Rental and purchase options may differ.
Why this score?
- Celluloid's editorial rating is positive (86/100).
- General viewers mostly liked it (88%).
- Metascore is generally favorable (80/100).
- Letterboxd diarists rate it highly (4/5).
- IMDb users score it 8.4/10.
Best for
- Viewers who want a well-regarded comedy, war pick
Not ideal for
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Is The Great Dictator worth watching?
Yes — The Great Dictator earns a 83% Celluloid Score. Recommended — recommended by most critics and audiences.
Celluloid Verdict
IMDb Top 250 #68 (8.4/10) — The Great Dictator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.
Celluloid editorial verdict
Critics and audiences are closely aligned on this one.
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.
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