The Last King of Scotland
"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous."
Originally released in 2006. The Last King of Scotland is a drama film. directed by Kevin Macdonald. With a runtime of 2h 3m, it's an epic theatrical experience.
Starring Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, and Simon McBurney
Synopsis
Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.
Quick Facts
Release Date
September 27, 2006
19 years ago
Runtime
2h 3m
123 minutes total
User Rating
7.4/10
Great (2,299 votes)
Budget
$6M
Production budget
Box Office
$48.6M
8.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
+ 1 more
Director
Top Cast
Forest Whitaker
as Idi Amin
James McAvoy
as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
as British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
as Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington
as Kay Amin
David Oyelowo
as Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
as Masanga
Adam Kotz
as Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty
as Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton
as Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $6,000,000
- Revenue
- $48,600,000
Production Companies
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Cowboy Films
- DNA Films
- Scottish Screen
- UK Film Council
- Film4 Productions
- Slate Films
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Last King of Scotland about?
Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of Presi...
Who directed The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
How long is The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland has a runtime of 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes total).
When was The Last King of Scotland released?
The Last King of Scotland was released on September 27, 2006 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Last King of Scotland?
The main cast of The Last King of Scotland includes Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington.
Is The Last King of Scotland worth watching?
The Last King of Scotland has a user rating of 7.4/10 based on 2,299 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.