# Where to watch The Great Dictator (1940) in the UK

> The Great Dictator (1940) is currently available to stream in the UK on Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads. It can also be rented from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video or bought from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video. Last verified on 3 May 2026 by ScreenSearch.

**Type:** Film  
**Year:** 1940  
**Runtime:** 125 minutes  
**TMDB rating:** 8.3/10  
**Genres:** Comedy, War  
**Region:** United Kingdom (GB)  
**Last verified:** 3 May 2026 (2026-05-02T23:21:47.549Z)  

## Synopsis

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

## Streaming options in the United Kingdom

### Stream (subscription)

- [Amazon Prime Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Great%20Dictator&i=instant-video)
- [Now TV](https://www.nowtv.com/search?q=The%20Great%20Dictator)
- [Amazon Prime Video with Ads](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Great%20Dictator&i=instant-video)

### Free (with ads or TV licence)

- [Plex](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/914-the-great-dictator/watch?locale=GB)

### Rent (typically 24-48 hours)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Great%20Dictator)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Great%20Dictator&i=instant-video)

### Buy (digital download)

- [Apple TV Store](https://tv.apple.com/gb/search?term=The%20Great%20Dictator)
- [Amazon Video](https://www.amazon.co.uk/s?k=The%20Great%20Dictator&i=instant-video)

## Frequently asked questions

**Where can I stream The Great Dictator in the UK?**

The Great Dictator (1940) is currently included in subscriptions to Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads in the United Kingdom. Sign-in is required to play. Streaming licences change occasionally — ScreenSearch refreshes its data daily.

**How much does it cost to rent The Great Dictator?**

Rental prices vary by service and tier (HD vs 4K), typically £3.49 to £5.99 in the UK for a 48-hour rental. ScreenSearch links you straight to Apple TV Store and Amazon Video so you can check the current price.

**Can I buy a digital copy of The Great Dictator?**

Yes. The Great Dictator can be bought as a digital download from Apple TV Store and Amazon Video in the UK. A purchased digital copy lives in that storefront's library and stays available as long as the licence holds.

**Is The Great Dictator on Netflix, Disney+ or Amazon Prime Video in the UK?**

The Great Dictator is currently included with: Amazon Prime Video, Now TV, and Amazon Prime Video with Ads.

**How accurate is this film's availability data?**

Availability is sourced from The Movie Database (TMDB), which in turn pulls from JustWatch. Listings are refreshed daily. For purchase decisions, the provider's own site is the source of truth.

## Sources

- Streaming availability: The Movie Database (TMDB), refreshed daily.
- Underlying licensing data: JustWatch.
- Canonical URL: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/914/the-great-dictator-1940
- Poster image: https://image.tmdb.org/t/p/w500/1QpO9wo7JWecZ4NiBuu625FiY1j.jpg
- JSON variant: https://www.screensearch.co.uk/watch/movie/914/the-great-dictator-1940.json

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