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The Great Dictator (1940): movie guide
The Great Dictator (1940) is a Comedy, War running about 125 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 8.3/10 from 3,872 votes. Notable cast includes Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1940-10-15
- Runtime: 125 min
- TMDB: 8.3/10
- Genres: Comedy, War
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1940-10-15
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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.
Cast highlights
The Great Dictator features Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1940-10-15. Runtime: 125 minutes. TMDB score: 8.3/10 (3,872 votes). Genres: Comedy, War. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Great Dictator on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Great Dictator?
- The Great Dictator is listed as Comedy, War on TMDB.
- How long is The Great Dictator?
- The Great Dictator runs about 125 minutes.
- Who stars in The Great Dictator?
- Cast highlights include Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Great Dictator?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Great Dictator?
- Open the The Great Dictator page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
