Movie

Dear Dictator

2018 · 90 min

A light, goofy satire that coasts on its odd-couple charm and a legendary actor's presence, easy to watch but forgettable.

Tagline: She thought she was a rebel... Until she met a real one
Overview: 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" in her high school.
How it feels: Satirical, light, whimsical and warm. Brisk and easy to follow.
About: Coming-of-age, power, rebellion, family
Content: Mild violence, sexual content and language. No gore.
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Tone: satiricalstrength 2 of 3
lightstrength 2 of 3
whimsicalstrength 1 of 3
warmstrength 1 of 3
Pacing: brisk, 3 of 4, from slow-burn to relentless
Attention: easy-watch, 2 of 4, from background-friendly to demanding
Themes: coming-of-age
power
rebellion
family
identity
Places: suburbs
school
home
Era: contemporary
Audience: teen
Form: None
Content intensity: Gore none
Language mild
Violence mild
Sex mild