The Dictator is a political satire film directed by Larry Charles and starring Sacha Baron Cohen. The story revolves around Admiral General Aladeen (played by Cohen), the dictator of the fictitious North African country of Wadiya, who is known for his eccentric behavior and ruthless leadership.
When Aladeen learns that his nuclear program has drawn the attention of the United Nations, he travels to New York City to address the issue. However, he is betrayed by his own brother and is kidnapped and replaced by a look-alike double. The double is intended to replace Aladeen at a UN meeting where he is to announce democracy reforms and end his dictatorship.
In the meantime, Aladeen befriends a feminist activist named Zoey (played by Anna Faris) and develops a new perspective on his leadership style. With her help, he discovers the plot against him and decides to retake his rightful place as dictator of Wadiya.
The Dictator is a sharp commentary on the nature of dictatorship, democracy, and political power in a world fraught with conflict and turmoil. It is a hilarious and thought-provoking story that challenges viewers to question the assumptions they hold about politics and society.