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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.
Rating and Reviews
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7.42/10
RalphRahal
It’s a very intense film. Forest Whitaker’s performance as Idi Amin is absolutely incredible—no surprise there since he’s one of my favorite actors. He completely commands every scene he’s in, and ... read more
7 months ago
tmdb28039023
According to Wikiquote, a “British official” once said that Idi Amin needed “things explained in words of one letter.” It is one of The Last King of Scotland’s few flaws that it assumes we need things... read more
almost 3 years ago

John Chard
I am the father of Africa. Based on Giles Foden's novel of the same name, this filmic version of a period of Idi Amin's presidency of Uganda is a class act - that is if you can accept it as a loose... read more
about 6 years ago
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Cast

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

Barbara Rafferty
Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton
Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Sarah Nagayi
Tolu

Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa
Sam Okelo
Bonny

Dick Stockley
Times Journalist

Chris Wilson
Perkins

Daniel Ssettaba
Kay Amin's Servant

Giles Foden
British Journalist 1

Andrew Williams
British Journalist 2
Martina Amati
Italian Journalist

Devon Diep
Nurse (uncredited)
Director

Kevin Macdonald
Director
Derek Ritchie
Assistant Director
Cathy Doubleday
Script Supervisor
Creator

Peter Morgan
Screenplay
Jeremy Brock
Screenplay

Giles Foden
Novel