The Dictator (2012)
A ridiculous tyrant risks everything to protect his beloved oppression in this brisk, broadly comedic satire.
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
How intense is The Dictator?
The Dictator has light gore and some violence. Emotionally it carries some weight. The pace is brisk, and it is a party watch and a full-attention watch. The humor runs broad and absurdist. Rated R.
What The Dictator feels like
- Tone
- campysatiricaldarkly comicabsurdist
- Pace
- Brisk
- Humor
- broad and big, absurdist
- Best for
- PartyFull attention
Where to stream The Dictator
US availability via TMDB, last checked Sep 13, 2026. The app filters picks to the services you actually have.
Is The Dictator for you?
Is The Dictator scary?
No. The Dictator is not a scary watch (scare level 0 of 3).
Is The Dictator gory or violent?
Light gore (1 of 3) and some violence (1 of 3).
Is The Dictator sad or heavy?
A little. There is some emotional weight (1 of 3), but it is not a heavy watch.
Is The Dictator OK for kids?
It is rated R, so it is made for adults. Intensity: scare 0, gore 1, violence 1, each out of 3.
How long is The Dictator?
The Dictator runs 1h 23m.
Where can I stream The Dictator?
The Dictator is streaming on Paramount+ and Hoopla.
Does The Dictator have a happy ending? spoiler-safe answer
Yes. It lands on a happy note.
Cast and crew
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