In a fictional country in North Africa, the charismatic yet despotic leader, played by Sacha Baron Cohen, travels to New York to deliver a speech at the UN that reaffirms his absolute power and leaves no room for debate. However, his journey takes an unexpected turn when he falls victim to a plot that leaves him stranded and stripped of his identity in the bustling world of the Big Apple.
Without his luxurious comforts and his court of loyal subjects, the leader faces a completely different reality: a multicultural environment where the rules he imposes in his country have no place. In his quest to regain his status and return home, he becomes entangled with an idealistic human rights activist, who not only challenges his worldview but also shows him a new path toward humanity.
As he attempts to adapt to a more democratic lifestyle and customs that defy his authority, hilarious and absurd situations quickly arise. With a mix of provocative humor and social critique, our protagonist is forced to rethink his notions of power, loyalty, and, above all, love. As the comedy unfolds, we discover that even dictators must confront their own demons in a journey filled with laughter and lessons.