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The Last King of Scotland is a 2006 historical drama film directed by Kevin Macdonald from a screenplay by Peter Morgan and Jeremy Brock. Based on Giles Foden's 1998 novel, its plot depicts the dictatorship of Ugandan President Idi Amin through the perspective of Nicholas Garrigan, a fictional Scottish doctor. The film stars Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington, Simon McBurney, and Gillian Anderson. The title of the film refers to Amin's claim of being the King of Scotland.

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2006 · 2h 3m · Drama

TMDB 7.4/10 (2,409 votes)

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.

Directed by Kevin Macdonald

Box office $49M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Kevin MacdonaldDirector

Forest Whitakeras Idi Amin

James McAvoyas Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

Simon McBurneyas British Diplomat

Gillian Andersonas Sarah Merrit

Kerry Washingtonas Kay Amin

David Oyelowoas Dr. Thomas Junju

Abby Mukiibi Nkaagaas Masanga

Adam Kotzas Dr. David Merrit

Barbara Raffertyas Mrs. Garrigan DDavid Ashtonas Dr. Garrigan - Senior SSarah Nagayias Tolu

Stephen Rwangyezias Jonah Wasswa SSam Okeloas Bonny

Dick Stockleyas Times Journalist