The Dictator(2012)
Make way for Aladeen.
The Dictator 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, released on May 15, 2012 with a runtime of 1h 23m. It stars Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris and Jason Mantzoukas. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 6,600 ratings.
- Director:
- Larry Charles
- Writers:
- Alec Berg, Sacha Baron Cohen, David Mandel
- Producers:
- Anthony Hines, Sacha Baron Cohen, Scott Rudin
- Cinematographer:
- Lawrence Sher
- Composer:
- Erran Baron Cohen
- Production:
- Paramount Pictures, Berg Mandel Schaffer Productions, Scott Rudin Productions, Four by Two Films
- Budget:
- $65,000,000
- Revenue:
- $179,379,533
- Status:
- Released
The Dictator (2012) Trailer
Watch the official trailer for The Dictator before you stream it.
The Dictator Cast & Crew
Main cast
Sacha Baron Cohen
as Aladeen / Efawadh
Ben Kingsley
as Tamir
Anna Faris
as Zoey
Jason Mantzoukas
as Nadal
Sayed Badreya
as Omar
Adeel Akhtar
as Maroush
Aasif Mandvi
as Doctor
Rizwan Manji
as Patient
- Rocky Citron
Rocky Citron
as Baby Aladeen
Liam Campora
as Aladeen Age 6
Rick Chambers
as Newscaster Voiceover (voice)
- Elsayed Mohamed
Elsayed Mohamed
as Wadiyan Olympic Official
Key crew
Directed by Larry Charles, written by Alec Berg, Sacha Baron Cohen and David Mandel, produced by Anthony Hines, Sacha Baron Cohen and Scott Rudin.
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The Dictator Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 6,600 ratings.
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The Dictator – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dictator online?
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The Dictator (2012) is available to stream on Paramount Plus Essential, and to rent or buy from JustWatch TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Dictator?
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The main cast of The Dictator (2012) includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris, Jason Mantzoukas and Sayed Badreya. The film was directed by Larry Charles. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Dictator released?
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The Dictator was released on May 15, 2012 and runs for 1h 23m.
Is The Dictator worth watching?
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The Dictator (2012) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 6,600 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Dictator?
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Yes. The official The Dictator trailer is embedded in the trailer section of this page and plays instantly, no download or sign-up required.