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The Last King of Scotland

2006 · 2h 3m · Drama

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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 arrive…

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WHAT IT'S 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.

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85/100
WORTH IT
WORTH ITYoung 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 arrive…

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WHY THIS MIGHT BE FOR YOU

01The setup points to a crime story where choices and consequences drive the tension
02A fuller 123-minute runtime and a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie define the practical movie-night fit
03Its 7.4/10 TMDB audience score across 2,439 votes gives the recommendation a meaningful crowd signal

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Should you watch The Last King of Scotland?

The Last King of Scotland belongs in your night if you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night. It is a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie, with a fuller 123-minute runtime, and the Watch Profile puts attention at 5/10 and emotional impact at 5/10. The overall profile gives it a solid case when that experience matches your mood.

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PERFECT IF

01you want crime, investigation, or morally messy choices to drive the night
02you are in the mood for a more measured watch than a pure momentum movie
03you want a fuller 123-minute runtime

THINK TWICE IF

01you want to stay away from crime-focused tension or darker material
02you are impatient with measured or slow-building movies
03you want something less character- or drama-driven

WHAT WATCHING IT FEELS LIKE

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Seven signals for the experience itself — from the pace of the night to how much attention it asks from you.

Pacing4/10
Emotional Impact5/10
Mind-Bending2/10
Scary1/10
Violence5/10
Rewatchability5/10
Attention Required5/10
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CAST & CREW

The people who make it land.

Kevin Macdonald portrait
Kevin MacdonaldDirector
Forest Whitaker portrait
Forest WhitakerIdi Amin
James McAvoy portrait
James McAvoyDr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney portrait
Simon McBurneyBritish Diplomat
Gillian Anderson portrait
Gillian AndersonSarah Merrit
Kerry Washington portrait
Kerry WashingtonKay Amin
David Oyelowo portrait
David OyelowoDr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga portrait
Abby Mukiibi NkaagaMasanga
Adam Kotz portrait
Adam KotzDr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty portrait
Barbara RaffertyMrs. Garrigan