Film · 2006

The Last King of Scotland

Name: The Last King of Scotland
Genre: Biography, Drama, History
Released: 2006-09-27
Duration: 123 min
Rating: 7.8
Cast: Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington, Gillian Anderson, Simon McBurney

Directed by Kevin Macdonald · starring Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy and Kerry Washington

2 h 3 min
15
Biography · Drama · History
UK Germany
Released in the UK 11 January 2007

7.8 Users9 votes

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Synopsis

This is Amin's incredible story as seen through the eyes of Nicholas Garrigan, a young Scotsman who becomes the volatile leader's personal physician. Due in part to Amin's unexpected passion for Scottish culture, Amin even proclaims himself "The Last King of Scotland". Seduced by Amin's charisma and blinded by decadence, Garrigan's dream life becomes a waking nightmare of betrayal and madness from which there is no escape. Inspired by real people and events, this gripping, suspenseful stunner is filled with performances you will never forget.

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The essentials

Runtime: 123 min2 hours and 3 minutes
Budget: $6mSearchlight Pictures
Rating: 15Suitable only for 15 years and over

How long is The Last King of Scotland?: 2 hours and 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Last King of Scotland released in the UK?: It was released in the UK on 11 January 2007.
Who directed The Last King of Scotland?: Kevin Macdonald.
Who is in The Last King of Scotland?: It stars Forest Whitaker, James McAvoy, Kerry Washington and Gillian Anderson.
Where can I watch The Last King of Scotland?: In the UK you can watch it on buy on Apple TV and Prime Video.

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Cast

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Director: Kevin Macdonald
Writers: Peter Morgan
Producers: Tessa Ross

Reviews

7.8 9 votes

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Awards

All the awards

Academy Awards (Oscars) 2007 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Leading Role
Golden Globes 2007 1 of 1 nomination Won: Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture - Drama
BAFTA Awards 2007 3 of 5 nominations Won: Alexander Korda Award for Outstanding British Film of the Year, Film Best Actor
Actor Awards 2007 1 of 1 nomination Won: Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role

Soundtrack

All 16 songs

TokoMomo Wandel Soumah, Published Fonti Musicali Spotify
FeverJingo, Published Afro Rock Music
Afro Disco BeatTony Allen, Published Planet Woo Sari, Represented Eric Trosset Spotify
Grazing in the GrassHugh Masekela, Published Moncur Street Music, Ltd Spotify