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Dear Dictator

  • 2017
  • Not Rated
  • 1h 30m
IMDb RATING
5.0/10
5K
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Michael Caine and Odeya Rush in Dear Dictator (2017)
When political turmoil forces a British-Caribbean dictator (Michael Caine) to flee his island nation, he seeks refuge with his pen pal, a rebellious teenage girl (Odeya Rush) in suburban America, and teaches her how to start a revolution and overthrow the "mean girls" in her high school.
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When political turmoil forces a British-Caribbean dictator to flee his island nation, he seeks refuge and hides with a rebellious teenage girl in suburban America, and ends up teaching the y... Read allWhen political turmoil forces a British-Caribbean dictator to flee his island nation, he seeks refuge and hides with a rebellious teenage girl in suburban America, and ends up teaching the young teen how to start a revolution and overthrow the "mean girls" at her high school.When political turmoil forces a British-Caribbean dictator to flee his island nation, he seeks refuge and hides with a rebellious teenage girl in suburban America, and ends up teaching the young teen how to start a revolution and overthrow the "mean girls" at her high school.

  • Directors
    • Lisa Addario
    • Joe Syracuse
  • Writers
    • Lisa Addario
    • Joe Syracuse
  • Stars
    • Michael Caine
    • Odeya Rush
    • Katie Holmes
  • See production, box office & company info
    • IMDb RATING
    5.0/10
    5K
    YOUR RATING
    • Directors
      • Lisa Addario
      • Joe Syracuse
    • Writers
      • Lisa Addario
      • Joe Syracuse
    • Stars
      • Michael Caine
      • Odeya Rush
      • Katie Holmes
    • 44User reviews
    • 21Critic reviews
    • 44Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro

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    Michael Caine and Odeya Rush in Dear Dictator (2017)
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    Michael Caine and Katie Holmes in Dear Dictator (2017)
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    Jay Willick, Dana Joyce Schiller, and Anthony Bryant in Dear Dictator (2017)
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    Michael Caine and Odeya Rush in Dear Dictator (2017)
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    Michael Caine
    Michael Caine
    • General Anton Vincent
    Odeya Rush
    Odeya Rush
    • Tatiana Mills
    Katie Holmes
    Katie Holmes
    • Darlene Mills
    Seth Green
    Seth Green
    • Dr. Charles Seaver
    Jason Biggs
    Jason Biggs
    • Mr. Spines
    Adrian Voo
    Adrian Voo
    • Neighbor
    Jackson Beard
    Jackson Beard
    • Denny
    Jordyn Cavros
    • Gigi
    Fish
    Fish
    • Sarvia
    • (as Fish Myrr)
    Hannah Joy Brown
    • Chivas
    Yvette Parish
    • Jaxi
    • (as Chrislyn Williams)
    Jacob Grodnik
    Jacob Grodnik
    • Teddy
    Jay Willick
    Jay Willick
    • Det. Diggs
    Rosemberg Salgado
    Rosemberg Salgado
    • Colonel
    Dana Joyce Schiller
    Dana Joyce Schiller
    • Detective Spano
    Michael David Baldwin
    Michael David Baldwin
    • Security Guard
    Glenn D. Bridges
    • Vice Principal
    Anthony Bryant
    • Detective
    • Directors
      • Lisa Addario
      • Joe Syracuse
    • Writers
      • Lisa Addario
      • Joe Syracuse
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    Storyline

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    Did you know

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    • Trivia
      General Anton Vincent's (Sir Michael Caine's) fictional national motto is "Homeland or Death". This is a literal translation from Spanish "Patria o Muerte", which was (and is) Cuban national motto under Fidel Castro. The Cuban Communist regime, with its climate, tropical location, uniforms, and even Anton's appearance, is heavily referenced in this movie.
    • Goofs
      When Anton Vincent cooks dinner for Tatiana and her mother, he says the dish is "Mole Maria". Actually, there is no such a thing: "Mole Maria" is a popular Mexican trademark for a commercial mole paste.
    • Quotes

      Darlene Mills: I'm a bad companion to men.

      General Anton Vincent: You're a good leader of women. Tatiana has tremendous potential.

      Darlene Mills: No one's ever said that to me before.

      General Anton Vincent: Then no one's been paying attention.

    • Connections
      Featured in The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon: Katie Holmes/Brian Tyree Henry/U.S. Women's Hockey Team/Meghan Trainor (2018)
    • Soundtracks
      El Jarabe Tapatío
      Performed by Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlán

    User reviews44

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    Featured review
    A fun film
    This film tells the story of a dictator hiding in an American teenage girl's suburban home.

    The story is quite far fetched, and I guess that is the charm of the film. Initially I thought even Michael Caine acted poorly, but then I realise he was just in character. It is quite a fun, and hilarious film that provides brain off entertainment.
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    3
    • Gordon-11
    • Jun 18, 2018

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    • Release date
      • March 16, 2018 (United States)
    • Countries of origin
      • United States
      • Mexico
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Coup d'Etat
    • Filming locations
      • Savannah, Georgia, USA(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Hector Coup
      • Defiant Pictures
      • Aloe Entertainment
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $6,700,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $9,759
    See detailed box office info on IMDbPro

    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color

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