The Last King of Scotland
2006, English. Directed by Kevin Macdonald.
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
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- R
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- Kevin MacdonaldDirector
- Forest WhitakerIdi Amin
- James McAvoyDr. Nicholas Garrigan
- Simon McBurneyBritish Diplomat
- Gillian AndersonSarah Merrit
- Kerry WashingtonKay Amin
- David OyelowoDr. Thomas Junju
- Abby Mukiibi NkaagaMasanga
- Adam KotzDr. David Merrit
- Barbara RaffertyMrs. Garrigan
- David AshtonDr. Garrigan - Senior
- Sarah NagayiTolu
- Stephen RwangyeziJonah Wasswa
Details
- Released
- 27 September 2006
- Country
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Written by
- Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock
- Budget
- $6M
- Box office
- $49M
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What The Last King of Scotland is based on
The Last King of Scotland is based on The Last King of Scotland, a 1998 novel by Giles Foden, published by Faber & Faber.
Novel · 1998
The Last King of Scotland
By Giles Foden
Published by Faber & Faber
Source details from Wikidata and TMDB.
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The Last King of Scotland: quick answers
Is The Last King of Scotland worth watching?
Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.4/10 from 2,511 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland runs 123 minutes (2h 3m).
Does The Last King of Scotland have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Last King of Scotland. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Last King of Scotland parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Last King of Scotland is rated R in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is The Last King of Scotland on?
The Last King of Scotland isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 14 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Last King of Scotland?
If you liked The Last King of Scotland, try Disgrace, The Siege of Jadotville, American Pastoral.
Who directed The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland (2006) was directed by Kevin Macdonald and stars Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney.
What is The Last King of Scotland based on?
The Last King of Scotland is based on The Last King of Scotland, a 1998 novel by Giles Foden, published by Faber & Faber.