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The Last King of Scotland

(2006)
7.6 PixlRun
Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.
Country United States of America
Original language English, French, German
Runtime 2h 03min
Premiere 2006-09-27
Box office $17,606,684 worldwide gross
MPAA rating R
Director Kevin Macdonald
Cinematography Anthony Dod Mantle
Editor Justine Wright
Producers Christine Ruppert, Andrea Calderwood, Suzanne Warren, Ros Borland
Production Fox Searchlight Pictures · Cowboy Films · DNA Films

All cast & crew

Cinematography
Anthony Dod Mantle
Editor
Justine Wright
Producers
Christine Ruppert, Andrea Calderwood, Suzanne Warren, Ros Borland

Photos

Awards summary

Won 1 Oscar. 49 wins & 32 nominations total

Our review

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.

Frequently asked questions

Who directed The Last King of Scotland?
Kevin Macdonald directed The Last King of Scotland in 2006.
What is the IMDb rating?
The Last King of Scotland has an IMDb rating of 7.6/10 from 203,023 votes.
Where can I watch The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland is available on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
How long is The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland has a runtime of 2h 03min (123 minutes).
How much did The Last King of Scotland earn at the box office?
The Last King of Scotland earned $17,606,684 worldwide.

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