Where to watch The Great Dictator (1940)
Once again - the whole world laughs!
As of 13 October 2026, The Great Dictator (1940) is streaming in India on YouTube and Lionsgate Play.
Story
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
Streaming, rent & buy options by country
Updated
✅ India
YouTube
Lionsgate Play
Lionsgate Play Apple TV Channel
Lionsgate Play Amazon Channel✅ The US
Amazon Prime Video
fuboTV
HBO Max Amazon Channel
Criterion Channel
TCM
HBO Max
Amazon Prime Video with Ads
IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel
Kanopy
Shout! Factory TV
YouTube Free
Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads
Mometu
Amazon MX Player
Amazon Video
Apple TV Store
Fandango At HomeAmazon VideoApple TV StoreFandango At Home✅ The UK
Amazon Prime VideoAmazon Prime Video with AdsApple TV StoreAmazon VideoApple TV StoreAmazon Video— Pakistan
Not available online in Pakistan right now.
— Germany
Google Play MoviesYouTube
MagentaTV
maxdome Store
Rakuten TV
Videoload
Freenet meinVODGoogle Play MoviesYouTubeMagentaTVmaxdome StoreRakuten TVVideoloadCast
Charlie ChaplinAdenoid Hynkel, Dictator of Tomania / A Jewish Barber
Paulette GoddardHannah
Jack OakieBenzino Napaloni, Dictator of Bacteria
Reginald GardinerCommander Schultz
Henry DaniellGarbitsch
Billy GilbertField Marshal Herring
Grace HayleMadame Napaloni
Carter DeHavenSpook
Maurice MoscovitchMr. Jaeckel
Emma DunnMrs. Jaeckel
Bernard GorceyMr. Mann
Paul WeigelMr. Agar
Director: Charlie Chaplin
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Great Dictator in India?
As of 13 October 2026, The Great Dictator (1940) is streaming in India on YouTube and Lionsgate Play.
Where can I watch The Great Dictator in the US?
As of 13 October 2026, The Great Dictator (1940) is streaming in the US on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, Criterion Channel, TCM, HBO Max, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Kanopy, Shout! Factory TV, YouTube Free, Mometu and Amazon MX Player. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.
Where can I watch The Great Dictator in the UK?
As of 13 October 2026, The Great Dictator (1940) is streaming in the UK on Amazon Prime Video. You can also rent or buy it on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.
Where can I watch The Great Dictator in Pakistan?
As of 13 October 2026, The Great Dictator isn't available to stream, rent or buy online in Pakistan.
Where can I watch The Great Dictator in Germany?
As of 13 October 2026, The Great Dictator isn't included with any subscription in Germany, but you can rent or buy it on Google Play Movies, YouTube and MagentaTV.
Is The Great Dictator on Netflix?
As of 13 October 2026, The Great Dictator is not on Netflix in India, the US, the UK, Pakistan or Germany.
Who is in the cast of The Great Dictator?
The Great Dictator stars Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner and Henry Daniell, and is directed by Charlie Chaplin.
How long is The Great Dictator and is it any good?
The Great Dictator runs 2h 5m and has an average user rating of 8.3/10 from 3,836 votes.