Where to watch The Great Dictator (1940) in the UK
The Great Dictator (1940) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.
Once again - the whole world laughs!
Dictator Adenoid Hynkel tries to expand his empire while a poor Jewish barber tries to avoid persecution from Hynkel's regime.
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THE GREAT DICTATOR Trailer (1940) - The Criterion Collection
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Cast & crew
Top-billed cast in The Great Dictator.
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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
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The Great Dictator — frequently asked questions
Where can I stream The Great Dictator in the UK?
The Great Dictator (1940) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.
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Can I buy a digital copy of The Great Dictator?
Yes. The Great Dictator can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.
Is The Great Dictator on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?
The Great Dictator is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.
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