# Where to watch The Dictator (2012) in the UK

> The Dictator (2012) is currently available to stream in the UK on Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV or bought from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 2012  
**Runtime:** 83 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 6.2/10  
**Genres:** Comedy  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-03T02:26:07.215Z)  

## Synopsis

The heroic story of a dictator who risks his life to ensure that democracy would never come to the country he so lovingly oppressed.

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Paramount Plus](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=The%20Dictator)
- [Paramount+ Amazon Channel](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Dictator&i=instant-video)
- [Paramount Plus Premium](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=The%20Dictator)
- [Paramount Plus Basic with Ads](https://www.paramountplus.com/search/?query=The%20Dictator)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Dictator)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Dictator)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Dictator&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Dictator&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Dictator)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Dictator+film)
- [JustWatch TV](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/76493-the-dictator/watch?locale=GB)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Dictator)
- [Rakuten TV](https://rakuten.tv/uk/search?q=The%20Dictator)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Dictator&i=instant-video)
- [Google Play Movies](https://play.google.com/store/search?q=The%20Dictator&c=movies)
- [Sky Store](https://www.sky.com/search?q=The%20Dictator)
- [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/results?search_query=The%20Dictator+film)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Dictator in the UK?**

The Dictator (2012) is currently included in subscriptions to Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Dictator?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, YouTube, and JustWatch TV so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Dictator?**

Yes. The Dictator can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store, Rakuten TV, Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, Sky Store, and YouTube in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Dictator on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Dictator is currently included with: Paramount Plus, Paramount+ Amazon Channel, Paramount Plus Premium, and Paramount Plus Basic with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/76493/the-dictator-2012
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/n0W7kajF4GFMRk2c0wWwMQqTaDM.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/76493/the-dictator-2012.json

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