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The Last King of Scotland

2006 · Movie · R · 123 min · ★ 7.4

Drama

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.

Based on The Last King of Scotland

Also known as El ultimo rey de Escocia

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Details
Years
2006
Release date
2006-09-27
Language
English
Rated
R
Runtime
123 min
TMDB rating
7.4/10 (2,367 votes)
Box office
$48,363,516
Budget
$6,000,000

Themes

  • diplomat
  • naivety
  • based on novel or book
  • general
  • kidnapping
  • dictator
  • africa
  • mass murder
  • 1970s
  • affectation
  • charisma
  • polygamy
  • +16 more

Awards & recognition

  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2007
  • Academy Award — Best Actor · 2007 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Cinematographer · 2007 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Film · 2007 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Composer · 2007 · nominated
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  • European Film Award — Best Actor · 2007 · nominated
  • European Film Award — Best Director · 2007 · nominated
  • European Film Award – People's Choice Award — Best European Film · 2007 · nominated

Cast & crew

Directed by Kevin Macdonald