The Last King of Scotland
A young Scottish doctor in 1970s Uganda finds himself entangled with power-hungry dictator Idi Amin, forced to navigate a dangerous game of loyalty and survival as political chaos erupts.
“Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.”
Synopsis
Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scottish doctor, seeks adventure after completing his formal education and decides to travel to Uganda. He arrives during the political turmoil that marks the end of President Obote's rule. As General Idi Amin takes power, he invites Garrigan to serve as his personal physician.
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Principal cast & crew: 32
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Craft leads on file
Edited by Justine WrightShot by Anthony Dod MantleScored by Alex HeffesDesigned by Michael Carlin
Box Office
2006 · Box office
💰 Box-office hit — grossed 8.1× its budget
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Worldwide gross
$48.6M
US & Canada: $17.6M — 36% of worldwide · International: $31.0M (64%)
Opening weekend: $29K — 0% of its US run. It had legs — it kept earning long after opening weekend.
Opening week (7-day): $29K — 0% of its US & Canada run.
Peak 4 theaters
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Also known as
- Der letzte König von Schottlandde
- Der letzte König von Schottland – In den Fängen der Machtde
- El último rey de Escociaes
- Le Dernier Roi d'Écossefr
- L'ultimo re di Scoziait
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Cast & Crew
32 unique people credited
Top billed cast
James Mcavoy
as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Forest Whitaker
as Idi Amin
Gillian Anderson
as Sarah Merrit
David Oyelowo
as Dr. Junju
Kerry Washington
as Kay Amin
Simon Mcburney
as Stone
Stephen Rwangyezi
as Jonah Wasswa
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
as Masanga
Adam Kotz
as Dr. Merrit
Sam Okelo
as Bonny
Sarah Nagayi
as Tolu
Chris Wilson
as Perkins
Supporting cast
6Directors
1Writers
5Producers
3Other crew
5Parents Guide
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