Looking to watch The Great Dictator? Charlie Chaplin's 1940 Comedy film is available through several streaming and digital platforms. It's currently streaming on HBO Max, HBO Max Amazon Channel, IndieFlix Shorts Amazon Channel, Criterion Channel, YouTube TV, fuboTV, TCM, IndieFlix, Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Shout! Factory TV, and Mometu. Rental options start at $3.99, available on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. If you'd like to own it digitally, you can buy The Great Dictator starting from $14.99 on Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. The film holds a 83% audience score.
Rent on Apple TV Store for $3.99
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Kanopy
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Prices last updated September 27, 2026. Pricing and availability may vary by region.
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Frequently Asked Questions
No, The Great Dictator is not currently available on Netflix. You can stream it on HBO Max instead.
Yes, The Great Dictator is available to watch for free on Kanopy, Fawesome, Plex, YouTube Free, Amazon Prime Video Free with Ads, Shout! Factory TV, Mometu.
The most affordable option is to rent The Great Dictator on Amazon Video for $3.99.
Yes, you can purchase The Great Dictator digitally starting at $14.99 on Apple TV Store.
Release Dates
Theatrical
Oct 23, 1940
DVD
Apr 11, 2000
