The Great Dictator

1940 | 125 min | Comedy, War

Saturday Special

Why it’s a Saturday Special

Critics loved it (92%), audiences adore it (8.3/10) and it drew serious awards attention. A strong pick for the weekend.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

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

CriticsVery strong
92% on Rotten Tomatoes
AudiencesVery strong
8.3/10 from 4K viewers
AwardsStrong
2 wins, 5 other nominations — nominated for Academy Award for Best Writing, Original Screenplay; nominated for Academy Award for Best Picture
Box office & staying powerSolid
$11 million worldwide on a $2 million budget
Buzz & cultural impactSolid
Measured from current popularity