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The Great Dictator

The Great Dictator (1940) Streaming - Where to Watch Online

Audience Score
83

Now, before we get into the core information of how you can watch 'The Great Dictator' right now, here are some important things to know about the Charles Chaplin Productions comedy flick. The Great Dictator starring Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner has a NR rating, a runtime of about 2 hr 5 min. The release date of the movie is October 23rd, 1940. The movie received a user score of 83/100 on TMDb, which is informed by reviews from 3,567 verified users.

Need a fast recap before watching? Here's the plot: "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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Read on for a listing of streaming and cable services - including rental, purchase, and subscription options - along with the availability of 'The Great Dictator' on each platform when they are available. 'The Great Dictator' is currently available to rent, purchase, or stream via subscription on HBO Max Amazon Channel, Fandango At Home, Criterion Channel, Kanopy, Prime Video, IndieFlix, Apple TV, and HBO Max in the US.

'The Great Dictator' Release Dates

Watch in Movie Theaters on October 23rd, 1940 - Buy The Great Dictator Movie Tickets
Watch on DVD or Blu-ray starting April 11th, 2000 - Buy The Great Dictator DVD

Watch 'The Great Dictator' In Theaters

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