The Great Dictator
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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Streaming now in the United States on fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Shout! Factory TV.
Rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home.
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Original Trailer
THE GREAT DICTATOR Trailer (1940) - The Criterion Collection
Charlie Chaplin - Final Speech from The Great Dictator
Three Reasons: The Great Dictator
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Frequently asked questions about The Great Dictator
Where can I watch The Great Dictator in the United States?
The Great Dictator is available to stream on fuboTV, HBO Max, Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Shout! Factory TV in the United States, and to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
Is The Great Dictator on HBO Max?
Yes. The Great Dictator is streaming on HBO Max in the United States, alongside fuboTV, Criterion Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, and Shout! Factory TV.
Can I watch The Great Dictator for free?
The Great Dictator streams free with ads in the United States on Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, and Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads. A subscription is not required, though the service may ask you to register.
What are the ratings for The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator scores 8.3 on The Movie Database.
Who stars in The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, and Henry Daniell. Charlie Chaplin is the director.
How long is The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator runs 2h 5m (125 minutes).
When did The Great Dictator come out?
The Great Dictator was released on October 15, 1940.
Which studio made The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator was produced by Charles Chaplin Productions in the United States.
What was the budget for The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator was made on a budget of $2,000,000.
How much did The Great Dictator make at the box office?
The Great Dictator grossed $11,000,000 worldwide, against a budget of $2,000,000.
What languages is The Great Dictator in?
The Great Dictator is in English and Esperanto, and its original language is English.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.