# The Great Dictator (1940) — Celluloid fact sheet

Source: https://celluloidscore.com/movies/the-great-dictator-1940/
Last reviewed: 2026-07-23

| Field | Value |
|-------|-------|
| Celluloid Score | 84% |
| Critic Score | 86% |
| Audience Score | 88% |
| Metascore | 80/100 |
| Letterboxd | 4/5 |
| IMDb | 8.4/10 |
| Director | Charlie Chaplin |
| Genres | Comedy, War |
| Runtime | 125 min |

## Quick answer

The Great Dictator (1940) earns a 84% Celluloid Score — Recommended. IMDb Top 250 #68 (8.4/10) — The Great Dictator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time. Metascore 80/100. Directed by Charlie Chaplin.

## Critics consensus

IMDb Top 250 #68 (8.4/10) — The Great Dictator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

## Synopsis

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

## Cast

Charlie Chaplin, Paulette Goddard, Jack Oakie, Reginald Gardiner, Henry Daniell, Billy Gilbert, Grace Hayle, Carter DeHaven, Maurice Moscovitch, Emma Dunn

## Common questions

**Is The Great Dictator worth watching?**
The Great Dictator holds a 84% Celluloid Score. IMDb Top 250 #68 (8.4/10) — The Great Dictator remains one of the most highly rated films of all time.

**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.

**Who directed The Great Dictator?**
The Great Dictator (1940) was directed by Charlie Chaplin.

**What is the Celluloid Score of The Great Dictator?**
84% — the average of five public sources: critics 86%, audience 88%, Metascore 80/100, Letterboxd 4/5, and IMDb 8.4/10.

**Where can I watch The Great Dictator?**
Streaming availability varies by region — see the The Great Dictator page for current options.

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