The Dictator
“Make way for Aladeen.”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Dictator - Official Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-12-14
Top Cast
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Sacha Baron Cohen
Aladeen / Efawadh
Ben Kingsley
Tamir
Anna Faris
Zoey
Jason Mantzoukas
Nadal
Sayed Badreya
Omar
Adeel Akhtar
Maroush
Aasif Mandvi
Doctor
Rizwan Manji
Patient
Rocky Citron
Baby Aladeen
Liam Campora
Aladeen Age 6
Rick Chambers
Newscaster Voiceover (voice)
Elsayed Mohamed
Wadiyan Olympic Official
Horatio Sanz
Aide on Balcony
Elena Goode
Virgin Guard
Nazanin Homa
Virgin Guard
Dawn Jackson
Virgin Guard
Victoria Beltran
Virgin Guard
Danielle Burgio
Virgin Guard
Release History & Theatrical Window
May 16, 2012
Wide Cinema Exhibition
September 20, 2012
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$65M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$179.4M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
2.76x
+$114.4M net gain
Theatrical Status
Profitable
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Larry Charles
- Screenplay & Story
- Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, David Mandel
- Original Score
- Erran Baron Cohen
- Original Title
- The Dictator
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hebrew
- Runtime
- 1h 23m
- Production Budget
- $65M
- Worldwide Gross
- $179.4M
- Production Studios
- Paramount Pictures, Berg Mandel Schaffer Productions, Scott Rudin Productions, Four by Two Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Larry Charles
Sacha Baron Cohen, Alec Berg, Jeff Schaffer, David Mandel
Erran Baron Cohen
Hans Bjerno, Lawrence Sher
Eric Kissack, Greg Hayden
Peter Baynham, Mari-Jo Winkler, Dan Mazer, Adam McKay, Sacha Baron Cohen
Department Leadership Roster
Alex Daniels
Stunt Coordinator
Jason Alper
Costume Design
Eric J. Robertson
Visual Effects Supervisor
Erran Baron Cohen
Original Music Composer
Sacha Baron Cohen
Producer
Sacha Baron Cohen
Screenplay
Larry Charles
Director
Jeffrey Kurland
Costume Design
Anthony Hines
Producer
Scott Rudin
Producer
Alec Berg
Screenplay
Eric Kissack
Editor
Greg Hayden
Editor
Jeff Schaffer
Screenplay
Jeff Schaffer
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Dictator
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who stars in The Dictator?
The principal cast of The Dictator includes Sacha Baron Cohen, Ben Kingsley, Anna Faris, Jason Mantzoukas, Sayed Badreya.
When was The Dictator released and how long is it?
The Dictator was released in 2012 with a total runtime of 1h 23m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Dictator?
The Dictator had a reported production budget of $65M and grossed $179.4M at the worldwide box office (2.76 return on budget, classified as a commercial hit).
Who composed the musical score for The Dictator?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Dictator was composed by Erran Baron Cohen.
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Dictator?
The Dictator holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).