Cast

Sacha Baron Cohen
as Aladeen / Efawadh

Ben Kingsley
as Tamir

Anna Faris
as Zoey

Jason Mantzoukas
as Nadal

Sayed Badreya
as Omar

Adeel Akhtar
as Maroush

Aasif Mandvi
as Doctor

Rizwan Manji
as Patient
Rocky Citron
as Baby Aladeen

Liam Campora
as Aladeen Age 6

Rick Chambers
as Newscaster Voiceover (voice)
Elsayed Mohamed
as Wadiyan Olympic Official
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2012
Runtime
1h 23m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$65M
Box Office
$179M
Production Companies
Paramount Pictures • Berg Mandel Schaffer Productions • Scott Rudin Productions
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Dictator?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Dictator (2012).
What is The Dictator about?▼
The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.
Who directed The Dictator?▼
The Dictator was directed by Larry Charles and released in 2012. It is a comedy film.
How long is The Dictator?▼
The Dictator has a runtime of 1 hours and 23 minutes (83 minutes total).
Who stars in The Dictator?▼
The cast of The Dictator includes Sacha Baron Cohen as Aladeen / Efawadh, Ben Kingsley as Tamir, Anna Faris as Zoey, Jason Mantzoukas as Nadal, Sayed Badreya as Omar and more.
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