King Leopold's Ghost (2006): Ratings & Box Office

This documentary explores the devastating consequences of King Leopold II’s brutal exploitation of the Congo Free State. Based on Adam Hochschild's influential book, it reveals the systematic atrocities committed against the Congolese people under the guise of humanitarian efforts. The film follows the emergence of a determined human rights movement fighting to expose the horrific realities and lasting impact of this dark chapter in colonial history.

• OR Co-director Oreet Rees
• PS Co-director Pippa Scott

• IMDb

  7.5 /10

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• Rotten Tomatoes

  91% Tomatometer

  Popcornmeter 74%

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• Metacritic

  71 Metascore

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• TMDB

  78% User score

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Also known as

• Schatten über dem Kongo