The Last King of Scotland

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.

Cast

Forest Whitaker

Forest Whitaker

as Idi Amin

James McAvoy

James McAvoy

as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan

Simon McBurney

Simon McBurney

as British Diplomat

Gillian Anderson

Gillian Anderson

as Sarah Merrit

Kerry Washington

Kerry Washington

as Kay Amin

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

as Dr. Thomas Junju

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga

as Masanga

Adam Kotz

Adam Kotz

as Dr. David Merrit

Barbara Rafferty

Barbara Rafferty

as Mrs. Garrigan

David Ashton

David Ashton

as Dr. Garrigan - Senior

Reviews

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 reworking of events in Amin's life? Thus those who filed in for a bona fide history lesson subseque...

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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 seen through the eyes of a white Westerner. Sure, James McAvoy has some very good scenes with Fo...

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 you can see why he won the Oscar for it. His portrayal is terrifying but also human, which makes it ...

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