The Last King of Scotland
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Synopsis
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.
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Forest Whitaker
Idi Amin
James McAvoy
Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington
Kay Amin
David Oyelowo
Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Masanga
Adam Kotz
Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty
Mrs. Garrigan
David Ashton
Dr. Garrigan - Senior
Sarah Nagayi
Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa
Sam Okelo
Bonny
Dick Stockley
Times Journalist
Chris Wilson
Perkins
Daniel Ssettaba
Kay Amin's Servant
Giles Foden
British Journalist 1
Andrew Williams
British Journalist 2
Release History & Theatrical Window
Ouagadougou Panafrican Film and Television Festival
Festival / Special Debut
September 27, 2006
Wide Cinema Exhibition
March 23, 2010
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$6M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$48.6M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
8.1x
+$42.6M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock
- Original Score
- Alex Heffes
- Original Title
- The Last King of Scotland
- Country of Origin
- United States of America, United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English, French, German, Swahili
- Runtime
- 2h 3m
- Production Budget
- $6M
- Worldwide Gross
- $48.6M
- Production Studios
- Fox Searchlight Pictures, Cowboy Films, DNA Films, Scottish Screen, UK Film Council, Film4 Productions, Slate Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Kevin Macdonald
Peter Morgan, Jeremy Brock, Giles Foden
Alex Heffes
Anthony Dod Mantle
Justine Wright
Christine Ruppert, Andrea Calderwood, Suzanne Warren, Andrew Macdonald, Allon Reich
Department Leadership Roster
Christine Ruppert
Producer
Andrea Calderwood
Producer
Suzanne Warren
Producer
Anthony Dod Mantle
Director of Photography
Kevin Macdonald
Director
Ros Borland
Producer
Michael O'Connor
Costume Design
Peter Morgan
Screenplay
Jeremy Brock
Screenplay
Alex Heffes
Original Music Composer
Justine Wright
Editor
Lisa Bryer
Producer
Michael Carlin
Production Design
Charles Steel
Producer
Eddie Stacey
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Last King of Scotland
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Last King of Scotland about?
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.
Who directed The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
Who stars in The Last King of Scotland?
The principal cast of The Last King of Scotland includes Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Simon McBurney, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington.
When was The Last King of Scotland released and how long is it?
The Last King of Scotland was released in 2006 with a total runtime of 2h 3m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland had a reported production budget of $6M and grossed $48.6M at the worldwide box office (8.1 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Last King of Scotland?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Last King of Scotland was composed by Alex Heffes.
Is The Last King of Scotland based on a book or true story?
The Last King of Scotland is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Giles Foden".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland holds official age classifications: AU: M (Mature — Recommended for viewers 15 and older.); DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).