The Great Dictator (1940)
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Viewer Rating
Rating: 8.6
Overview
20 years after the end of WWI, in which the nation of Tomainia was on the losing side, Adenoid Hynkel has risen to power as the ruthless dictator of the country. He believes in a pure Aryan state and the decimation of th...
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Rating categories
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate
Overview
20 years after the end of WWI, in which the nation of Tomainia was on the losing side, Adenoid Hynkel has risen to power as the ruthless dictator of the country. He believes in a pure Aryan state and the decimation of th...
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Left
Primary
The film's central critique of fascism and war, coupled with its powerful solution advocating for global humanism, peace, and unity over nationalistic division and greed, aligns strongly with progressive ideals.
The film features traditional casting for its era, with no explicit DEI-driven recasting. Its narrative powerfully critiques fascism and antisemitism, advocating for human rights and tolerance, but does not frame traditional identities themselves in a negative light. The focus is on the evils of a political ideology rather than a critique of identity.
Secondary
The Great Dictator, a satirical film from 1940, does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. Its narrative is entirely focused on political commentary, war, and human rights, with no elements pertaining to queer identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The Great Dictator is an original film with no prior source material, historical figures, or legacy characters whose gender could be altered. All characters were created for this specific production.
The Great Dictator is an original film by Charles Chaplin, satirizing historical figures who were white and portraying fictional characters who are also white. There are no instances where a character canonically or historically established as one race is portrayed as a different race.
Rating Breakdown
8.6
Overall Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
User Ratings
8.4
8.3
Critic Ratings
9.2
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