sign in
register
Watch
Criterion Channel IndieFlix Max Amazon Channel
+4
The Great Dictator
Criterion Channel IndieFlix Max Amazon Channel
+4
JustWatch
Remove ads

The Great Dictator

1940
Comedy
Drama
2h 5m
In Chaplin's satire on Nazi Germany, dictator Adenoid Hynkel has a double... a poor Jewish barber... who one day is mistaken for Hynkel.
Directed by:
Charles Chaplin Charles Chaplin
Written by:
Charles Chaplin Charles Chaplin
Starring:
Charles Chaplin Charles Chaplin Paulette Goddard Paulette Goddard Jack Oakie Jack Oakie Reginald Gardiner Reginald Gardiner Henry Daniell Henry Daniell Billy Gilbert Billy Gilbert Maurice Moscovitch Maurice Moscovitch
More
Genres:
Comedy, Drama, War
Country:
USA
Languages:
English, Latin, Esperanto
imdb More information at IMDb
See title update history
Suggest an edit
Show Less
Your probable score
?

The Great Dictator

1940
Comedy
Drama
2h 5m
Your probable score
Ratings & Reviews Cast Collections Similar Stats Trailer
Avg Percentile 74.34% from 4263 total ratings
Ratings & Reviews Cast Collections Similar Stats Trailer

Ratings & Reviews

(4263)
Compact view
clear
Compact view
Show
Sort
juntakinte99juntakinte99
Rated 17 Aug 2021
100
97th
This is a great satire that mocks racism, the war machine, and the childish appeal of fascism. Chaplin was so ahead of his time, he targeted Adolph Hitler before the American government did. As a picture it could be stronger as the alternating between dictator & everyday man is sometimes off. But the gags are fun--including some slapstick and montages that call back to film's silent era. Sadly, the movie holds up for that last speech, which touches on still current problems. Highly recommended.
Rated 17 Aug 2021
paxtonPaxton
Rated 03 Dec 2019
75
80th
It's an odd thing to sit through a two hour film of moving pictures just to listen to a speech.
Rated 03 Dec 2019
paradigmaParadigma
Rated 19 Oct 2008
90
97th
The difference between Hitler and Chaplin! A wonderful movie that criticises the facts insults humanity. Great example of social response of an artist.
Rated 19 Oct 2008
pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 25 Mar 2010
3
28th
Hasn't aged well. Bad pacing, most of the jokes are terrible and the ending speech makes no sense in the context of the film. The character that barely can string 2 words together suddenly says the most coherent, meaningful, and poignant thing in the entire film and all this off the top of his head while speaking to the entire world? Just seemed to scripted and way too fake. Maybe Bukowski was right about Chaplin..
Rated 25 Mar 2010
jebJeb
Rated 22 Oct 2008
95
87th
The first time I saw this, I was completely blown away. This is a terrific, hysterical comedy from the genius Chaplin. Although a bit naive at times, it's still a joy to watch.
Rated 22 Oct 2008
billyshearsBillyShears
Rated 25 Mar 2012
75
65th
It's about as subtle as getting raped by an elephant. Balls of steel.
Rated 25 Mar 2012
timecapsuleTimeCapsule
Rated 10 Jul 2018
86
90th
It feels a little wrong for my first real exposure to the biggest silent era movie star ever, Charlie Chaplin, to come in the form of this propaganda talkie. However with that said, Chaplin for the most part, was as funny as I had hoped. Although, the story serving as a framework for the anti-fascist satire, left a lot to be desired at points. In the end I found myself enjoying the low-brow anti-Nazi farces of the Three Stooges' "You Nazty Spy"(1940) or "I'll Never Heil Again"(1941) a tad more.
Rated 10 Jul 2018
lexlex
Rated 30 Jul 2012
95
91st
The final speech isn't the pure sentimentality that many believe. It's a commentary on the skewering power of speech/talkies: the idea that no matter what someone's talking about (whether it's the barber's hope or Hitler's hate), if the speaker looks right and talks right, the masses will be convinced. It's also a very funny movie.
Rated 30 Jul 2012
doctor7doctor7
Rated 28 Jun 2010
94
97th
This is my first Chaplin film and what a way to start off. Anyone who says that slapstick comedy can't have a relevant and biting political message that is crucially important needs to watch this. Admittedly I felt a bit guilty laughing at some of these jokes but as Mel Brooks said the best way to insult Hilter is to effectively dance on his grave by making fun of him.
Rated 28 Jun 2010
barthalenBarthalen
Rated 18 Oct 2011
75
68th
It's too long, at times sappy, and all the barber bits feel like Chaplin on autopilot. Despite these flaws the film is an interesting product of its time with several very strong (and hilarious) moments and a powerful speech to top it all off.
Rated 18 Oct 2011
maartenmaarten
Rated 23 Dec 2008
91
99th
A classic. And, unlike most other classics, rightly so. Chaplin is phenomenal in this/these role(s). The hand-shaking scene is incredibly funny, the dancing-with-the-globe scene is timelessly impressive and the final speech is... well... don't have too many words for it, I must admit... In short: this is one of my favourite films ever, and the only one that really stood the test of time (so far).
Rated 23 Dec 2008
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 06 Apr 2016
84
83rd
A few weak spots here and there keep this from being on the same level as his earlier works, but Chaplin still manages to be just as fun with sound as without. His passion for liberty and the persecuted is commendable. And in the end he literally gives the voiceless a voice - probably the best thing he could do.
Rated 06 Apr 2016
mwgerbmwgerb
Rated 05 Sep 2009
78
93rd
The greatest silent film star can also give one of the greatest film speeches. Who knew?
Rated 05 Sep 2009
jimmy_suedeJimmy Suede
Rated 04 Jun 2017
70
45th
Wish I could rate it higher, but in many ways it just didn't gel for me. Chaplin was good, but Goddard seemed rehashed from the Modern Times girl. Hynkel's first speech was priceless, but after that he seemed to be parodying Swedish more than German. And as much as I appreciated the delivery and sentiment of the final speech, it didn't fit. Like he was saying, "yeah yeah we all enjoyed the satire, but forget that and listen to what I really have to say."
Rated 04 Jun 2017
joseywalesjoseywales
Rated 11 Jun 2008
77
79th
I think I prefer Charlie to be silent as I found this to be neither as funny nor as heartwarming as his earlier works. Without the speech at the end of this one I may have scored it another tier up.
Rated 11 Jun 2008
ribcageribcage
Rated 28 Jun 2015
73
65th
I suppose if i were ranking it on historical value i would rank much higher. But being a simple minded caveman i rank it on my own entertainment value...and chaplin has been both funnier and more touching in other films. I also felt many jokes dragged on too long resulting in that dreaded feeling: boredom. Still plenty to like if not love despite that
Rated 28 Jun 2015
paulofilmopaulofilmo
Rated 09 Aug 2008
80
98th
Brave, Beautiful, Brilliant. I had to control my breathing to hold back the tears at the end. Chaplin is like the teacher at school that made learning fun and inspiring.
Rated 09 Aug 2008
actionbergActionberg
Rated 15 Aug 2011
85
84th
The world of sound does nothing to hinder Chaplin's comedic skills; in fact, he implements it quite impressively in several sequences to enhance the slapstick. As a satire, it's a tad blatant, but it works with his style. He's kind of a bombastic director to begin with, so amplifying the absurdity of the times seems not so out of place. The final speech was touching, but the shots following it were truly the ones that knocked me out of the park.
Rated 15 Aug 2011
soaromsoarom
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
99th
A beautiful, humanistic and histerically hilarious film, by the brilliant, genius Charles Chaplin. The only movie I know that could make your tears come out for both reasons.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cosmicmonkeyCosmicMonkey
Rated 08 Jan 2017
83
77th
The films jumps around from light-hearted slapstick to political satire to depressing Holocaust film and back again and these jarring shifts in tone ultimately detract from the film as a whole, but when it's good, it's good. When certain comedic scenes fall together perfectly, when certain political points hit their mark, it is affecting. And of course, there's that ending, an incredibly powerful editorial by the film-maker himself that's alarmingly become relevant again in a Trumpian age.
Rated 08 Jan 2017
closedmouthclosedmouth
Rated 01 Mar 2021
70
41st
The pacing is terrible, and a large percentage of it is more didactic plea to audience than movie. But it still made me laugh a few times, and I have to give Charlie points if only for the audacity.
Rated 01 Mar 2021
judo_koalaJudo Koala
Rated 06 Feb 2017
86
94th
Chaplin's duality on display is nothing short of mesmerizing to witness. Hilarious, provocative, prescient, and deeply sad.
Rated 06 Feb 2017
antaresAntares
Rated 26 Mar 2011
60
26th
Groundbreaking in its skewering of the Fascist leaders of the time. But one must give credit where credit is due. The Three Stooges were the first Hollywood act to attack Hitler with comedic punches and jabs, not Chaplin. While The Dictator is the more polished of these comedies, and therefore is considered bold, it also has some very tired gags which seem to drag on. Take away its social commentary and daring satire, and the film could be considered Chaplin's weakest film to date.
Rated 26 Mar 2011
mattorama12mattorama12
Rated 08 Aug 2016
71
64th
The story itself didn't do much for me and didn't really add much to the satire. But there were some absolutely fantastic individual moments of satire and/or humor that make it worth while. The great speech at the end was a nice addition, though I've seen it several times before (and it also made almost no sense within the narrative).
Rated 08 Aug 2016
spunkieSpunkie
Rated 29 Mar 2007
75
90th
Chaplin has a creative and childish mind. His perception of worldy problems can be his strenght and weakness at the same time. The ending speech ruins the movie for me, it surely jerks tears after the stupendous show, but what has already been shown needs no explanation.
Rated 29 Mar 2007
punqPUNQ
Rated 23 Aug 2016
100
99th
The Great Dictator (1940) is NOT Chaplin's funniest, but it's his BEST! Satire since untouched, historic circumstance make it such. Desperate plea for peace did not help the war cease. Five years of cruelty no comedy could heal.... Chaplin did a damn good try and that's The Great Dictator's main appeal!
Rated 23 Aug 2016
nandorizzinandorizzi
Rated 26 Dec 2008
100
99th
Charles Chaplin was a genius. In this film, first of all, he was brave, for everything that was the film, with the war still going on. The film is entirely made of classic scenes, and the largest of them, is that Hynkel playing with the globe of the world, great. It is a daring film for its time, a true masterpiece, where the tragic and the comic are beautiful.
Rated 26 Dec 2008
wwallce4prezWWallce4prez
Rated 24 Dec 2017
91
97th
The pacing is troubled, but the satire mixed with classic Chaplin slapstick is glorious. As the film draws to a close, the gaze into the camera feels like a final wave goodbye to silent film and all its simplicity.
Rated 24 Dec 2017
anilscnanilscn
Rated 28 Feb 2021
60
66th
bu verilen koyu yeşil puanları birer sürü psikolojisinden öte göremiyorum. cesaretine büyük saygım var, yılına göre de belli başlı bir iş. ama bu puanlar asla kabul edilemez. sanat bazen de kişisel değildir.
Rated 28 Feb 2021
glumpy99glumpy_99
Rated 31 Jan 2020
100
99th
Delicate balancing act between Chaplin's signature slapstick and a more savage and dark satire gives this film a wonderfully uneasy and even uncomfortable tension, as we watch Chaplin's Little Tramp essentially take on Hitler (an amusing meta-concept in of itself). Chaplin's performance (especially as the frenetic Hynkel) might be the best of his career, leading to a stunning and poignant climactic speech which unfortunately still resonates during the Trump administration in 2020.
Rated 31 Jan 2020
chengmingchengming
Rated 23 Feb 2019
75
76th
A bit disappointing how somebody so adept at pantomime can be so unnecessary wordy in speech. The political commentary also stays a bit weak in comparison to the slapstick - but the slapstick is great, of course, as are Chaplin's faux-German rants.
Rated 23 Feb 2019
overratedoverrated
Rated 27 Mar 2012
74
83rd
In terms of entertainment value it's okay - but given its historical context The Great Dictator is incredible. There is no subtlety here, Chaplin is out to make Hitler an object of ridicule and this after him conquering mainland Europe. All the stuff with Mussolini was great and I don't get the hate for the globe scene, it was eerie as well as hilarious.
Rated 27 Mar 2012
moopermooper
Rated 18 May 2018
81
90th
Excellent social commentary (for it's time) in between mediocre slapstick humor.
Rated 18 May 2018
kavuKavu
Rated 07 Mar 2011
77
60th
Even less funny than the other Chaplin pieces I've seen, but in this rare case the release year actually earns most of the points.
Rated 07 Mar 2011
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 03 Oct 2011
74
48th
in '36 chaplin dabbles with sound, in '40 he pulls off a full on talkie, by this point it seems unnatural and sadly the movie suffers greatly from it. it's got a couple humorous parts, they're too rare to make a difference. i've got to say the even though the speech at the time is a huge mouthful of propaganda it was still pretty damned good. if possible, steer yourself toward modern times, there's no doubt about that one's brilliance.
Rated 03 Oct 2011
cokeycokey
Rated 11 Apr 2014
90
70th
Daring for its time, I'll agree. This is slapstick humor pointing and laughing at the things that, while we're free to make fun of today, was incredibly NOT in Chaplin's time. You have to give him points for that, not to mention the speech at the end that just drove the point home: Yes, the film was a comedy. But it was made to illustrate the image of war in a way that the American public could identify with, which was comedy. The movie sends a message throughout the humor and it was beautiful.
Rated 11 Apr 2014
derekstarDerekstar
Rated 04 Oct 2011
40
19th
Somewhere in The Great Dictator there's a great movie. Perhaps a much shorter version would be better. But there's other problems as well. Chaplin clearly doesn't quite know what to do with a talkie. The "silent" bits are oftentimes the funniest bits, but they stick out like sore thumbs. And about 50% of the comedic bits just fall flat. Really, some of Chaplin's worst stuff is in this movie. All that being said, the ambition of this film is inspirational.
Rated 04 Oct 2011
omgfridgeomgfridge
Rated 24 Aug 2010
4
33rd
Personally, I just didn't think much of it at all. Other Chaplin pictures humor has held up with ease but it was definitely out of date here. Dull and pointless parts were distracting me quite a bit also.
Rated 24 Aug 2010
zayankZayanK
Rated 02 Sep 2009
89
81st
It has some of Chaplin's lousiest moments... but also some of his finest.
Rated 02 Sep 2009
nobletNoblet
Rated 18 Dec 2011
75
57th
I have extremely mixed feelings about this film. On one hand, the parts actually satirizing Hitler and other dictators are excellent and often hilarious. On the other hand, I just found the Ghetto parts mostly depressing.
Rated 18 Dec 2011
stainStain
Rated 14 Apr 2007
50
33rd
Not the least bit funny but the speech at the end, however naive, is great
Rated 14 Apr 2007
napolenbradynapolenbrady
Rated 20 Feb 2019
89
69th
88.50
Rated 20 Feb 2019
jschlanskyJSchlansky
Rated 19 Jun 2020
90
91st
Gee, I sure am glad fascism is a thing of the past... oh wait
Rated 19 Jun 2020
sirstuckeySirStuckey
Rated 15 Jul 2014
90
94th
This movie was great but overlong. Gave us one of the most iconic speeches in film history. I read somewhere that this movie was controversial at the time which is funny now considering how Hitler is made fun of on the regular and we Americans like to point out how our participation won the second World War.
Rated 15 Jul 2014
ddrudgesd_drudges
Rated 09 Oct 2012
50
56th
A few really good scenes are not enough to carry the whole movie. The overall plot is just boring and feels rushed and pointless.
Rated 09 Oct 2012
troothTrooth
Rated 22 Nov 2011
85
91st
Chaplin gets to exact revenge on the man who stole his mustache.
Rated 22 Nov 2011
frederFreder
Rated 06 Jul 2007
80
72nd
With its moments of great brilliance, The Great Dictater ultimately disappoints because Chaplin doesn't seem to know when to stop. It feels overlong by at least half an hour, and several key scenes, especially the speech, would have benefited from careful cutting. There's a self-indulgent quality that undermines the very real genius on display. If only the whole picture could have been as good as its best scenes. . .
Rated 06 Jul 2007
supersuiSuperSui
Rated 10 Nov 2021
77
72nd
Chaplins shenanigans don't realy trandfer too good into the talkies. The speech at the end though.
Rated 10 Nov 2021
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 14 Aug 2007
57
14th
Far too flawed to consider a masterpiece. I loved watching Hitler and Mussolini get skewered so perfectly. Almost all the Hynkel scenes are great (except the bizarre balloon globe scene, which doesn't fit). The rest of the movie... eh. I find it hard to laugh at comedy pieces that involve the persecution of the Jews. Chaplin's heart is in the right place, but his attempts are misguided. Especially in regards to the final speech, which is a fine speech, but feels tremendously out of place.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 14 Aug 2007
75
89th
Excellent.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
cagedwisdomcagedwisdom
Rated 23 Sep 2017
50
38th
I don't want to ick everyone's yum but there is exactly one great scene in this, and everything else is honestly a waste of time. That said, the scene in question is fantastic - easily one of the best (if not the best) speeches ever put to film. But you're just as well off watching it on youtube.
Rated 23 Sep 2017
mandymandy
Rated 08 Mar 2018
8
92nd
An amazing movie when you consider the timing of its making and release. For me the pacing felt wrong and many of the set pieces dragged.
Rated 08 Mar 2018
caimancaiman
Rated 03 Jul 2011
82
68th
Though I prefer silent Chaplin, this one still retained much of the charm of his earlier work, especially since his Jewish Barber character barely speaks. I've heard complaints that the final speech is out of place, given that up until that point the character had uttered about ten words. I think that's the joke/point. Chaplin has seldom been heard to speak prior to this, and what he has to say is profound and life affirming. That he satirized Hitler like this in 1940 is amazing to me.
Rated 03 Jul 2011
xakkmasterXakkMaster
Rated 26 Sep 2016
84
73rd
The open mocking of dictatorship is brazen and unforgettable. The first 20 minutes are classic Chaplin. However, it's somewhat difficult and even disturbing to watch the slapstick ghetto scenes from a modern perspective, knowing the true horrors of Nazi Germany. Most will have heard at least part of the ending speech, which is deservedly praised.
Rated 26 Sep 2016
mephistaMephista
Rated 27 Mar 2016
99
99th
The "Dictator" Speech is one of the best and most emotional messages in film history.
Rated 27 Mar 2016
geohawkgeohawk
Rated 05 Apr 2019
85
57th
Chaplin's great work here is in his creation of Hynkel, which is amazing to watch. Unfortunately, I suspect that my ability to enjoy long stretches of physical humour is declining over time, and while the finale speech is regrettably still relevant (just substitute "radio" with "internet"), it also feels tacked on: like, now that you've had dinner at my place, you're obliged to listen to my rant about the problem with kids these days.
Rated 05 Apr 2019
le_mamile mami
Rated 09 Jan 2015
60
52nd
This movie have some serious problems.
Rated 09 Jan 2015
keyutkanKeyUtkan
Rated 04 Jul 2017
90
99th
Just endind speach / preach make this movie good enough to consider as a 75+ movie. And adding other classic Chaplin assets make this film one of the best
Rated 04 Jul 2017
graveyardtangraveyardtan
Rated 09 Sep 2009
75
44th
There are some great bits (loved the coin in the pudding gag) that on their own would merit a much higher score, but the film is too tonally uneven and the ending is less than cohesive.
Rated 09 Sep 2009
matthagenmatthagen
Rated 30 Apr 2021
61
74th
Seen: 2. A bit inflated, and the tone management isn't great, but this is one of Chaplin's best.
Rated 30 Apr 2021
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 07 Nov 2008
100
98th
My favorite Chaplin
Rated 07 Nov 2008
tsvetetsvete
Rated 10 Dec 2016
81
18th
1
Rated 10 Dec 2016
monsterMonster
Rated 27 Nov 2008
100
96th
O melhor filme da história do cinema! Chaplin transpira genialidade a cada quadro.
Rated 27 Nov 2008
eadwinneadwinn
Rated 24 Jul 2011
40
12th
Chaplin was incredibly overrated in the sound era.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
damildamil
Rated 24 Jan 2012
75
81st
It's a little bit odd at first to hear him talking at first, but Chaplin's still very funny. The most interesting aspect of this film is that it's a satire on Hitler and the Nazi regime. He does it in a comedic fashion of course, but he addresses serious issues, like antisemitism, fascism and war. It's not one of his funnier films, but it's clear it was very important to him. There's something so great about seeing Chaplin play both the dictator and the Jewish citizen characters.
Rated 24 Jan 2012
rufamRufam
Rated 27 Jul 2010
85
93rd
Moving, hilarious, brilliant, revolutionary and, most important of all, timely. Important forever. A true classic by the great Charlie Chaplin, who, with this creation, provided an articulate message in the heist and paranoia of World War II.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
branqonbranqon
Rated 26 Apr 2009
70
34th
saw this in grade 10 drama class. the only better drama class was the one when we watched star wars.
Rated 26 Apr 2009
closefriendCloseFriend
Rated 26 Jan 2013
54
26th
I preferred the film's drama to its comedy. Paulette Goddard makes for a strikingly sympathetic leading lady, her opinionated pluck driving much of the film. Overall, Chaplin's comedy just didn't connect with me. I thought he dragged the jokes out too far and the editing makes the film feel its length. With all of that said, I loved the beautiful speech at the end (however incongruous with the rest of the film), and I see that speech alone as an example of the world-changing power of film.
Rated 26 Jan 2013
cinematicespCinematicESP
Rated 10 Jan 2007
96
97th
Chaplin's timeless humor makes this still one of the funniest comedies of all time. Wonderfully dark.
Rated 10 Jan 2007
darkmandarkman
Rated 16 Sep 2007
85
94th
Funny. Great speech at the end.
Rated 16 Sep 2007
joojooJooJoo
Rated 18 Sep 2008
5
80th
The ghetto re-enactment is painful to watch (not that he could have known). That aside, more of the infinitely entertaining Chaplin genius.
Rated 18 Sep 2008
vinckl07vinckl07
Rated 28 Oct 2009
1
9th
stupid
Rated 28 Oct 2009
galnigalni
Rated 30 Aug 2007
80
84th
Must take into account that Chaplin made this movie when Hitlers popularity on the world was still high. And no, they are not the same person, regardless the funny moustache
Rated 30 Aug 2007
mchaleMcHale
Rated 19 May 2011
80
62nd
aw
Rated 19 May 2011
philipPhilip
Rated 07 Jan 2008
75
75th
Besides the ending, it stands the test of time very well.
Rated 07 Jan 2008
dolly_pinkDolly Pink
Rated 12 Jun 2011
99
98th
Incredible.
Rated 12 Jun 2011
neonmanNeonman
Rated 14 Sep 2010
59
14th
Does that embarrassing thing when it thinks it's being hilarious, when it's actually not very funny at all. This is a real bore; it'd be better just to watch Duck Soup, which has better political satire and is eons funnier.
Rated 14 Sep 2010
oaicoaic
Rated 21 Jun 2009
50
23rd
Already dated before the war ended. Even Chaplain himself thought so.
Rated 21 Jun 2009
ratinenjratinenj
Rated 25 Sep 2009
88
64th
What I brave and bold movie from Charlie Chaplin to warn the world from the threat of Hitler with a movie, considering that at the time british and american goverments were in treaty with Germany. Chaplin makes fun, and simultaneously shows drama and tragedy, of Hitler fascism and antisemitism attacking it on every possible way. This film shows what cineman is capable of producing in brilliant hands.
Rated 25 Sep 2009
petrostserPetrosTser
Rated 27 Jul 2010
100
99th
With this brilliant film, Chaplin takes Hitler apart during WWII. Side-splitting, moving, wise but, most important of all, timeless.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
theyshoot07theyshoot07
Rated 01 Mar 2008
87
79th
# 252
Rated 01 Mar 2008
nepetaNepeta
Rated 01 Jul 2014
55
22nd
I don't get Charlie Chaplin. There are some laughs here (the coins in the pudding scene, and some of the stuff with Hynkel), but there's also loads of clowning around that is straining so hard to be funny. The film feels flabby, and though in principle I really like the final speech that doesn't mean it works as a part of the film - in fact the film in general has a problem integrating Chaplin's humour and satire with some of the more serious subject matter. Still, it's solid enough, I guess.
Rated 01 Jul 2014
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 25 Feb 2015
83
86th
The story doesn't work although that's understandable considering the time and context. Out of all the satire and farce, it's the pure grace of Chaplins physical comedy that really makes you laugh. In terms of depth, the most profound satire is found in the use speech during Hynkels raving radio-hour and in the much debated finale that can indeed be seen in several different ways.
Rated 25 Feb 2015
fragolafragola
Rated 12 Jul 2011
100
96th
One of the greatest Chaplin, watch on the big screen.
Rated 12 Jul 2011
wicheWiche
Rated 18 Mar 2009
82
84th
Really great movie, comedy as they don't make it anymore. It's old but still actual and some scenes are just hilarious. eg the scene with the grenate, or with the coins in the pudding.. Laughed more with chaplin's film than with most of modern comedies. It's also a great way of presenting the problems in the world and it has a nice psychological touch. Mix this all together and you get a great movie: this movie.
Rated 18 Mar 2009
teddedonTedDedon
Rated 18 Mar 2007
84
70th
The Great Dictator isn't one of the best Chaplin movies, but it's still great in its own right.
Rated 18 Mar 2007
zachreviewsZachReviews
Rated 12 Feb 2013
97
93rd
The Great Dictator is one of those really fun World War II parodies. While many were made in the 1940s, very few were made BEFORE American involvement, and this is one of them. It was daring when it was made, and is hilarious to this day.
Rated 12 Feb 2013
htimanhtiman
Rated 08 Nov 2014
68
37th
This is an interesting movie that even manages a few decent laughs at times. Its also interesting to see someone talk about this topic before the US entered the war, I especially like Chaplin's speech at the end. But, the movie suffers from being very slow, and several decent scenes are padded out so long they become boring. If it was about a half hour shorter, I think it would have been better. As it is, its an interesting movie, but feels like it goes on too long.
Rated 08 Nov 2014
billkerwinbillkerwin
Rated 28 Oct 2010
92
89th
The moments of sublimity cancel out the bathos. it's major flaw--besides the preachy ending ("Look up, Hanna, look up!"--is its failure to imagine the real horror in the concentration camp scenes. Even a genius like Chaplin, who understood the evil, underestimated it.
Rated 28 Oct 2010
chr1sCHR1S
Rated 27 Dec 2012
80
85th
The Hynkel-scenes were great. Unbelievable.
Rated 27 Dec 2012
movie_houseMovie House
Rated 21 Aug 2017
75
49th
You don't really need to watch the entire film as it is pretty standard. Watch the globe scene and the speech at the end. That is all.
Rated 21 Aug 2017
farzanFarzan
Rated 29 Aug 2007
88
87th
Chaplin is terrific. A very funny film. Not as good as The Gold Rush or Modern Times but still great. Chaplin was genius.
Rated 29 Aug 2007
mucowmucow
Rated 31 Aug 2011
66
50th
This is a very strange movie. It's almost a dark comedy, but the comedy is too light-hearted and the situation is overly grave. When the barber is confused for Hynkel, the scene is less funny and more foreboding.
Rated 31 Aug 2011
gokcanzgokcanz
Rated 26 Oct 2012
72
63rd
* Casting, Acting : 7 * Script : 7 * Directing, Aura : 7 * Ease of Viewing : 8 * Naked Eye : 7
Rated 26 Oct 2012
theyshoot08theyshoot08
Rated 19 Dec 2008
88
76th
234
Rated 19 Dec 2008
leo_pardLeo Pard
Rated 10 Aug 2010
100
99th
My favorite Chaplin's movie, simply.
Rated 10 Aug 2010
djrossdjross
Rated 14 Aug 2007
60
62nd
Score based on distant memory.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
nilkynarfynilkynarfy
Rated 20 Mar 2007
80
78th
While it doesn't say anything new (even by contemporary standards) about Fascism or Nazism, at least it made a stand without resorting to being just more propaganda. But it's not just broad political satire, Chaplin is his usual amazing self here, and the scene with the bouncing globe is one of the funniest cinematic moments of all time.
Rated 20 Mar 2007
rthornhillrthornhill
Rated 23 Feb 2010
96
96th
Chaplin's first full talkie left me.......... speechless! Highly Recommmended.
Rated 23 Feb 2010
pianoopianoo
Rated 01 May 2009
85
92nd
wonderful
Rated 01 May 2009

Collections

Loading ...

Similar Titles

Loading ...

Statistics

Loading ...

Trailer

Loading ...