The Dictator
"Make way for Aladeen."
Originally released in 2012. The Dictator is a comedy film. directed by Larry Charles. At just 83 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, and Anna Faris
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 15, 2012
13 years ago
Runtime
1h 23m
83 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (6,245 votes)
Budget
$65M
Production budget
Box Office
$179.4M
2.8x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $65,000,000
- Revenue
- $179,379,533
Production Companies
- Paramount Pictures
- Berg Mandel Schaffer Productions
- Scott Rudin Productions
- Four by Two Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Dictator about?
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Who directed The Dictator?
The Dictator was directed by Larry Charles.
How long is The Dictator?
The Dictator has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
When was The Dictator released?
The Dictator was released on May 15, 2012 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Dictator?
The main cast of The Dictator includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris, Jason Mantzoukas, Sayed Badreya.
Is The Dictator worth watching?
The Dictator has a user rating of 6.2/10 based on 6,245 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.