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10 Best Movies Like The Great Dictator

If you loved The Great Dictator, we've curated the perfect watchlist for you based on shared genres, themes, and directorial style.

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#1
Modern Times

Modern Times

1936★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Dictator for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A bumbling tramp desires to build a home with a young woman, yet is thwarted time and time again by his lack of experience and habit of being in the wrong place at the wrong time.....

#2
The Kid

The Kid

1921★ 8.1

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Dictator for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A tramp cares for a boy after he's abandoned as a newborn by his mother. Later the mother has a change of heart and aches to be reunited with her son....

#3
City Lights

City Lights

1931★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Dictator for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A tramp falls in love with a beautiful blind flower girl. His on-and-off friendship with a wealthy man allows him to be the girl's benefactor and suitor....

#4
The Gold Rush

The Gold Rush

1925★ 8.0

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Dictator for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

A gold prospector in Alaska struggles to survive the elements and win the heart of a dance hall girl....

#5
Sunset Boulevard

Sunset Boulevard

1950★ 8.3

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Dictator for fans of Drama. It captures a similar emotionally gripping atmosphere.

A hack screenwriter writes a screenplay for a former silent film star who has faded into Hollywood obscurity....

#6
Monsieur Verdoux

Monsieur Verdoux

1947★ 7.7

Why watch this? A perfect follow-up to The Great Dictator for fans of Comedy. It captures a similar light-hearted atmosphere.

The film is about an unemployed banker, Henri Verdoux, and his sociopathic methods of attaining income. While being both loyal and competent in his work, Verdoux has been laid-off....