8.1 Score

2006 • 2h 3min • R • Drama

The Last King of Scotland

"Charming. Magnetic. Murderous."

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.

IMDb 7.6

RT 87%

MC 74

Director

Kevin Macdonald

Writers

Peter Morgan

Jeremy Brock

Giles Foden

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Forest Whitaker

Idi Amin

James McAvoy

Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

Simon McBurney

British Diplomat

Gillian Anderson

Sarah Merrit

Kerry Washington

Kay Amin

David Oyelowo

Dr. Thomas Junju

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Masanga

Adam Kotz

Dr. David Merrit

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