@celeste_writes
A patient, formally daring work — the cinematography lingers on empty rooms longer than most audiences will tolerate, but those who stay are rewarded with the most haunting final act of the year.
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.
Quick Stats
7.4
TMDB Rating
2,405
Votes
2h 3m
Runtime
$6.0M
Budget
$48.6M
Box Office
810%
Return
Key Crew
DirectorKevin Macdonald
WriterJeremy Brock
CinematographyAnthony Dod Mantle
ComposerAlex Heffes
EditorJustine Wright
Production DesignTina Jones
Produced by
Fox Searchlight PicturesCowboy FilmsDNA FilmsScottish ScreenUK Film CouncilFilm4 Productions
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Critics & Reviews
3 featured@jhalberg
I walked in expecting another genre exercise and walked out feeling like I'd been eavesdropping on a confession. The lead performance is genuinely singular — a career-defining turn.
@priya_a
A few too many scenes feel borrowed from a better film, but the soundtrack and the production design carry the rest. Solid recommendation for fans of slow-burn European thrillers.
Cast
Forest Whitaker
Idi Amin
James McAvoy
Dr. Nicholas Garrigan
Simon McBurney
British Diplomat
Gillian Anderson
Sarah Merrit
Kerry Washington
Kay Amin
David Oyelowo
Dr. Thomas Junju
Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Masanga
Adam Kotz
Dr. David Merrit
Barbara Rafferty
Mrs. Garrigan
D
David Ashton
Dr. Garrigan - Senior
S
Sarah Nagayi
Tolu
Stephen Rwangyezi
Jonah Wasswa
S
Sam Okelo
Bonny
Dick Stockley
Times Journalist
Chris Wilson
Perkins
