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Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.6/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 87% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 74/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.4/102,506 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 78 | 100% |
Key crew
- Alex HeffesOriginal Music Composer
- Kevin MacdonaldDirector
- Jeremy BrockScreenplay
- Peter MorganScreenplay
Cast
- Forest WhitakerIdi Amin
- James McAvoyDr. Nicholas Garrigan
- Simon McBurneyBritish Diplomat
- Gillian AndersonSarah Merrit
- Kerry WashingtonKay Amin
- David OyelowoDr. Thomas Junju
- Abby Mukiibi NkaagaMasanga
- Adam KotzDr. David Merrit
- Barbara RaffertyMrs. Garrigan
- David AshtonDr. Garrigan - Senior
- Sarah NagayiTolu
- Stephen RwangyeziJonah Wasswa



























