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The Great Dictator (1940)

Movie125minsRated G

Where to watch The Great Dictator in Australia

The Great Dictator is free to watch in Australia on SBS On Demand.

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Availability checked 14 November 2026.

About The Great Dictator

Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.

Year
1940
Genres
Comedy, War
Runtime
125mins
Rated
G
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Top cast
Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert

The Great Dictator release dates in Australia

Australian cinema release

Release dates: TMDB.

Cast and crew of The Great Dictator

  • Charlie Chaplinas Adenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
  • Paulette Goddardas Hannah
  • Jack Oakieas Benzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
  • Reginald Gardineras Commander Schultz
  • Henry Daniellas Garbitsch
  • Billy Gilbertas Field Marshal Herring
  • Grace Hayleas Madame Napaloni
  • Carter DeHavenas Spook
  • Maurice Moscovitchas Mr. Jaeckel
  • Emma Dunnas Mrs. Jaeckel
  • Bernard Gorceyas Mr. Mann
  • Paul Weigelas Mr. Agar
  • Chester Conklinas Barber's Customer
  • Esther Michelsonas Jewish Woman
  • Hank Mannas Storm Trooper Stealing Fruit
Director
Charlie Chaplin
Screenplay
Charlie Chaplin
Producer
Charlie Chaplin
Original Music Composer
Meredith Willson, Charlie Chaplin
Director of Photography
Karl Struss, Roland Totheroh

Cast and crew: TMDB.

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