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| Type | Film |
| Directors | Kevin Macdonald |
| Genres | Drama |
| Release Date | Sep 27, 2006 |
| Note created | Jan 9, 2026 |
The Last King of Scotland (2006)
Charming. Magnetic. Murderous. 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.
Runtime: 2h 3m Genres: Drama
Cast
- Forest Whitaker as Idi Amin
- James McAvoy as Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
- Simon McBurney as British Diplomat
- Gillian Anderson as Sarah Merrit
- Kerry Washington as Kay Amin
- David Oyelowo as Dr. Thomas Junju
- Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga as Masanga
- Adam Kotz as Dr. David Merrit
- Barbara Rafferty as Mrs. Garrigan
- David Ashton as Dr. Garrigan - Senior
- Sarah Nagayi as Tolu
- Stephen Rwangyezi as Jonah Wasswa
- Sam Okelo as Bonny
- Dick Stockley as Times Journalist
- Chris Wilson as Perkins
- Daniel Ssettaba as Kay Amin’s Servant
- Giles Foden as British Journalist 1
- Andrew Williams as British Journalist 2
- Martina Amati as Italian Journalist
- Devon Diep as Nurse (uncredited)