The Last King of Scotland (2006)

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The Last King of Scotland (2006)


Rating & Dimensions

Bias Rating
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Leans Progressive
Political: Leans Left
Diversity: Moderate

Viewer Rating
7.8

Overview

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.


Starring Cast


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Detailed Bias Analysis

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Leans Progressive

Primary

The film is rated Left-Leaning (-1) due to its dominant themes critiquing post-colonial tyranny, Western complicity, and the devastating impact of unchecked power on human rights, aligning with anti-colonial and social justice values.

The movie features a diverse cast that accurately reflects its historical Ugandan setting, including a Black actor in a central role, without explicit race or gender swaps of traditionally white characters. The narrative offers a subtle critique of power dynamics and colonial echoes through the experiences of its characters, rather than explicitly framing traditional identities negatively.

Secondary

The Last King of Scotland does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative focuses on the political climate of Uganda under Idi Amin and the personal entanglement of a Scottish doctor, without exploring aspects of sexual orientation or gender identity.

The film 'The Last King of Scotland' does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. Its narrative focuses on the political regime of Idi Amin in Uganda and the experiences of a Scottish doctor, without engaging with transgender identity or issues.

The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.

The film is a historical drama based on real events and a novel. All significant historical figures and fictional characters are portrayed with the same gender as established in history or the source material, with no instances of a character's gender being changed.

The film portrays real historical figures and fictional characters consistent with their established races from historical records or the source novel. No character's race was altered from their canonical or historical depiction.


Viewer Rating Breakdown

7.8

Viewer Rating

Combines user and critic ratings from four sources

User Ratings

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7.6
The Movie Database logo
7.4

Critic Ratings

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8.7
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7.4

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