General Idi Amin Dada (1974): cast, story & where to watch
1974 · Film · ★ 6.9
Released in 1974, General Idi Amin Dada is a documentary film directed by Barbet Schroeder, running about 90 minutes. “A self portrait.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. Filmmaker Barbet Schroeder shows the Ugandan dictator meeting his Cabinet, reviewing his troops, explaining his ideology.
Who’s in it. General Idi Amin Dada stars Idi Amin as Himself (as Idi Amin Dada), Fidel Castro as Himself (archive footage) (uncredited) and Golda Meir as Herself (archive footage) (uncredited).
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.9/10, General Idi Amin Dada has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Criterion Channel and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch General Idi Amin Dada page.
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Frequently asked
- Where can I watch General Idi Amin Dada (1974)?
- In US, General Idi Amin Dada is available to stream on Criterion Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is General Idi Amin Dada worth watching?
- General Idi Amin Dada holds an audience score of 6.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in General Idi Amin Dada?
- General Idi Amin Dada stars Idi Amin, Fidel Castro and Golda Meir.
- When was General Idi Amin Dada released?
- General Idi Amin Dada was released in 1974, with a runtime of about 90 minutes.