The Dictator Movie- Plot Overview:
The film opens with General Aladeen (Sacha Baron Cohen) enjoying his lavish lifestyle in the capital city of Wadiya. As a dictator, he leads with an iron fist oppressing the people of Wadiya, suppressing those who disagree with him, and living a self-centered life. However, when Aladeen travels to the United Nations in New York City to express concerns about his nuclear program, he finds himself being the center of a conspiracy.
Aladeen’s right-hand man, Tamir (Ben Kingsley), orchestrates a plan to replace Aladeen with a dim-witted body double, allowing Tamir to transition Wadiya into a democracy that he can control. Aladeen is kidnapped and stripped of his trademark beard, leaving him unrecognizable.
Amid his misadventures, Aladeen meets Zoey (Anna Faris), a politically active and idealistic employee at a health food store. Zoey initially has no idea about Aladeen’s true identity, and he decides to play along, adopting the name “Ally.” As Aladeen spends time in New York, he begins to experience the realities of life outside his dictatorship.
As the story unfolds, Aladeen’s journey involves hilarious encounters with various characters, shedding light on cultural differences and the absurdities of politics. The film cleverly uses humor to satirize dictatorships, international relations, and societal norms.
Ultimately, Aladeen must reclaim his position as the Supreme Leader and thwart Tamir’s plot to transform Wadiya. The movie is a slapstick comedy with social and political commentary, making it a humorous and often thought-provoking satire on the nature of power and dictatorship.
The movie is a satirical comedy and a must-watch for people who love dark humor and enjoy a good laugh.A thumbs up for the movie from this author. 🙂
Dictator Movie OTT Link:Â
The movie is available to watch online on Netflix.
Watch On Netflix – The Dictator
Dictator Movie Budget :
$65–100 million
Dictator Movie Collection:
$179.4 million
Dictator Movie Duration:
83 minutes