The Last King of Scotland (2006): Cast, Ratings & Box Office
The Last King of Scotland is a 2006 biographical thriller directed by Kevin Macdonald, starring James McAvoy, Forest Whitaker and Gillian Anderson. It is partly based on The Last King of Scotland by Giles Foden. It runs 2 hours 3 minutes and earned $55.8 million worldwide on a $6 million budget. It won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role, and 7 awards in all. Critics gave it 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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- Runtime
- 2h 3m (123 min)
- Director
- Kevin Macdonald
- Original language
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English - Studio
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- Budget
- $6M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Last King of Scotland About?
The premise of The Last King of Scotland without spoilers, adapted from The Last King of Scotland by Giles Foden. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A young Scottish doctor volunteering on a Ugandan medical mission becomes entangled with the country's increasingly erratic leader, Idi Amin. Initially drawn in by Amin's charisma and promises, the doctor finds himself working closely with the dictator. However, he gradually becomes aware of the horrifying reality of Amin’s brutal regime and the atrocities being committed, forcing him to confront his own complicity and desperately seek a way out.
The Last King of Scotland Themes & Keywords
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- male full frontal nudity
- 1970s
- ugandan
- doctor
- police state
- sexual compulsion
- pills
- entebbe uganda
- israeli government
- israeli
- ugandan army
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- interracial relationship
- based on book
- taking off underwear
- vomiting
- one night stand
- female full frontal nudity
- man and woman share a bed
- white male lead in a diverse cast
- german car
- mercedes convertible
- male pubic hair
- uganda
- scottish
- scotland
- assassination
- idi amin
- dictator
- journalist
- diplomat
- milton obote
- medical compound
- speech
- swim race
- philosophy
- presidential palace
- drummer
- holiday inn
- watching a porno movie
- penicillin
- erotic dancer
- soccer
- car accident
- kampala
- soldier
- vaccination
- interracial sex
- unfaithfulness
- extramarital affair
The Last King of Scotland Cast
James McAvoy leads the cast, with Forest Whitaker and Gillian Anderson. Directed by Kevin Macdonald.
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Director Kevin Macdonald
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The Last King of Scotland Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave The Last King of Scotland 74 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 7.6/10.
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IMDb 7.6 /10
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Metacritic 74 Metascore
User score 7.7
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The Last King of Scotland Plot Summary
What happens in The Last King of Scotland from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
In 1970, Nicholas Garrigan (James McAvoy) celebrates his graduation from medical school in Scotland. Faced with unexciting prospects in his homeland, he embarks on a journey of adventure by accepting a position at a Ugandan missionary clinic managed by Dr. David Merrit (Adam Kotz) and his wife, Sarah. Garrigan quickly finds himself attracted to Sarah, who, despite relishing the attention, resists his advances, asserting her commitment to her marriage. During this time, the political landscape shifts as General Idi Amin (Forest Whitaker) stages a coup and topples the then president, Milton Obote.
Full summary
The whole story of The Last King of Scotland, scene by scene
The Last King of Scotland Box Office & Budget
The Last King of Scotland grossed $55.8 million worldwide on a $6 million budget, 9.3 times what it cost. $17.6 million came from the US and Canada and $38.2 million (68%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$55.8M
9.3× its budget
- US & Canada
- $17.6M
- International
- $38.2M
- Budget
- $6M
The Last King of Scotland Awards & Nominations
The Last King of Scotland won 1 Oscar, including Actor in a Leading Role, and 7 awards in all. Its biggest night was the BAFTA 2007, with 3 wins from 5 nominations.
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BAFTA 2007 3 wins · 5 nominations- Won Best Actor in a Leading Role – Forest Whitaker
- Won Best Adapted Screenplay
- Won Outstanding British Film
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – James McAvoy
- Nominated Best Film
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Critics' Choice 2007 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Actor – Forest Whitaker
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Actor Awards (SAG) 2007 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Leading Role – Forest Whitaker
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Golden Globes 2007 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Best Performance by an Actor in a Motion Picture – Drama – Forest Whitaker
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Oscars 2007 1 win · 1 nomination- Won Actor in a Leading Role – Forest Whitaker
The Last King of Scotland Trailers & Videos
2 videos: 2 trailers.
- Trailer The Last King of Scotland | #TBT Trailer | 20th Century FOX
How Well Do You Know The Last King of Scotland?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Cars in The Last King of Scotland
20 cars on screen, including the 1971 Land-Rover 109'' Series III and the 1971 Land-Rover 109'' Series III Station Wagon.
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1968 Mercedes-Benz 280 SL W113 Important role
The Last King of Scotland Also Known As
25 alternative titles, including “El ultimo rey de Escocia” and “Le dernier roi d'Écosse”.
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- El ultimo rey de Escocia
- Le dernier roi d'Écosse
- O Último Rei da Escócia
- 最後的蘇格蘭王
- ラストキング・オブ・スコットランド
- 라스트 킹
- Der letzte König von Schottland - In den Fängen der Macht
- Der letzte König von Schottland
- L'ultimo re di Scozia
- İskoçya'nın Son Kralı
- El último rey de Escocia
- 末代独裁
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- Последний король Шотландии
- Ostatni król Szkocji
- Az utolsó skót király
- Ultimul rege al Scoției
- Poslední skotský král
- המלך האחרון של סקוטלנד
- Ο Τελευταίος Βασιλιάς της Σκωτίας
- Zadnji Škotski kralj
- Последният крал на Шотландия
- Останній король Шотландії
- เผด็จการแผ่นดินเลือด
- Posljednji škotski kralj
- Paskutinis Škotijos karalius
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The Last King of Scotland FAQ: Cast & Box Office
Runtime, release date, director, cast, box office, ratings, the book behind it and awards of The Last King of Scotland, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland runs 2 hours 3 minutes (123 minutes).
When was The Last King of Scotland released?
The Last King of Scotland was released on September 27, 2006.
Who directed The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland was directed by Kevin Macdonald.
More films by Kevin Macdonald Who is in the cast of The Last King of Scotland?
The Last King of Scotland stars James McAvoy, Forest Whitaker and Gillian Anderson.
How much did The Last King of Scotland make at the box office?
The Last King of Scotland grossed $55.8 million worldwide ($17.6 million domestic, $38.2 million international) on a budget of $6 million.
How is The Last King of Scotland rated?
The Last King of Scotland has 7.6/10 on IMDb and 74 on Metacritic.
Is The Last King of Scotland based on a book?
Yes. The Last King of Scotland is partly adapted from The Last King of Scotland by Giles Foden.
What awards did The Last King of Scotland win?
The Last King of Scotland won 7 awards from 9 nominations, including Best Actor in a Leading Role at the BAFTA 2007.
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