Filming Location Matching "Kampala, Uganda" (Sorted by Popularity Ascending)
1. The Last King of Scotland (2006)
R | 123 min | Biography, Drama, History
Based on the events of the brutal Ugandan dictator Idi Amin's regime as seen by his personal physician during the 1970s.
Director: Kevin Macdonald | Stars: James McAvoy, Forest Whitaker, Gillian Anderson, Kerry Washington
Votes: 175,843 | Gross: $17.61M
2. Who Killed Captain Alex? (2010)
Not Rated | 64 min | Action, Comedy, Crime
Uganda's president gives Captain Alex the mission to defeat the Tiger Maffia, but Alex gets killed in the process. Upon hearing the tragic news, his brother investigates to avenge Alex.
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Kakule William, Kakule Wilson, Sserunya Ernest, G. Puffs
Votes: 7,396
3. Queen of Katwe (2016)
PG | 124 min | Biography, Drama, Sport
A Ugandan girl sees her world rapidly change after being introduced to the game of chess.
Director: Mira Nair | Stars: Madina Nalwanga, David Oyelowo, Lupita Nyong'o, Martin Kabanza
Votes: 15,705 | Gross: $8.81M
4. The Mole: Undercover in North Korea (2020)
123 min | Documentary, Thriller
A real-life undercover thriller about two ordinary men who embark on an outrageously dangerous ten-year mission to penetrate the world's most secretive and brutal dictatorship: North Korea.
Director: Mads Brügger | Stars: Ulrich Løvenskjold Larsen, Mads Brügger, Alejandro Cao de Benos de Les y Pérez, Jim Latrache-Qvortrup
Votes: 2,350
5. Mississippi Masala (1991)
R | 118 min | Drama, Romance
An ethnic Indian family is expelled from Idi Amin's Uganda in 1972 and lives in Mississippi 17 years later. The dad sues Uganda to get his property back. The grown daughter falls in love with a black man.
Director: Mira Nair | Stars: Denzel Washington, Sarita Choudhury, Roshan Seth, Sharmila Tagore
Votes: 4,754 | Gross: $7.31M
6. Imperial Blue (2019)
90 min | Drama, Fantasy, Thriller
Hugo Winter a roguish American drug smuggler, travels to Uganda in an attempt to export a large amount of Bulu, a sacred herb that grants the user visions of their future. Upon arriving in ... See full summary »
Director: Dan Moss | Stars: Nicolas Fagerberg, Paul Dewdney, Ashish Verma, Abby Mukiibi Nkaaga
Votes: 56
7. Bad Black (2016)
68 min | Action, Comedy
A mild-mannered doctor is trained in the art of ass-kicking commando vengeance by a no-nonsense ghetto kid named Wesley Snipes.
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Bisaso Dauda, Nakaye Jane, Kabuye John, Alan Hofmanis
Votes: 653
8. Dear Future Children (2021)
Documentary
Three young female activists in Hong Kong, Chile, and Uganda cope with the staggering personal impacts of their activism.
Director: Franz Böhm
Votes: 64
9. General Idi Amin Dada: A Self Portrait (1974)
Not Rated | 92 min | Documentary
A documentary on the military dictator of Africa's Uganda.
Director: Barbet Schroeder | Stars: Idi Amin, Fidel Castro, Golda Meir
Votes: 1,731
10. Fidelity (2019)
12 min | Short, Drama
A campus student, Claire's heart is put to the edge as her life, friendship, love and trust is tested by her friends.
Director: Kizito Samuel Saviour | Stars: Angèl Toni Acer, Rose Basemera, Namara Jolly, Josephine Kabahuma
11. Valentine: Satanic Day (2010)
Horror
It's Valentine's Day. A man I subbed on a date with his girlfriend until he finds out she's a demon!!!!
Director: Nabwana I.G.G.
Votes: 9
12. Crazy World (2014)
82 min | Action
After a commando's daughter is kidnapped by the Tiger Mafia, he goes insane and starts a quest to stop the kidnappings with the father of another kidnapped child.
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Isaac Newton Kizito, Kirabo Beatrice, Nattembo Racheal Monica, Kayibaare Fausitah
Votes: 387
13. Queen Victoria's Wedding
Drama | Announced
A single mom of a teen daughter in middle class America suffers from a mental illness that she tries to keep hidden from others.
Director: B.J. Rouse | Stars: Natalie Desselle Reid, Beverly Todd, LaRita Shelby, Alexis Fowlkes
14. 27 Guns (2018)
Action, Adventure, Biography
27 Guns is a biopic based on true events of Uganda's liberation struggle. It tells the story of a young man and his unlikely group of young idealists who leave all to fight for salvation of... See full summary »
Director: Natasha Museveni Karugire | Stars: Arnold Mubangizi, Diana Museveni Kamuntu, Sezi Jedidiah Nuwewenka, Godwin Ahimbisibwe
Votes: 14
15. Exportbaby (2018)
50 min | Drama
A Dutch couple finds out the truth about the adoption of their daughter from Uganda.
Stars: Pamela Keryeko, Yfke Wegman, Michiel Bijmans, Stefan de Walle
Votes: 21
16. Life as a Refugee (2020)
43 min | Documentary, Short
This documentary/ short film is about a young boy who lived most of his life and a refugee in East Africa and decided to make changes into his life by facing the true life
Stars: Miles Brown, Vrund Rao, Ved Rao, Justice K. Williams
Gross: $0.01M
17. Tebaatusasula: Ebola
102 min | Action | Announced
Ebola hunters stomp out the Ebola virus while in a third world country.
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Alan Hofmanis, Francisco Rodríguez Prieto, Bukenya Charles, Toni Rodriguez
18. The Yes Men Are Revolting (2014)
Unrated | 91 min | Documentary
Comedy troupe The Yes Men stage phony events and press releases in an effort to bring attention to environmental dangers and corporate greed.
Directors: Andy Bichlbaum, Mike Bonanno, Laura Nix | Stars: Mike Bonanno, Andy Bichlbaum, Benadette Chandia Kodili, Albert Mwesigwa
Votes: 713 | Gross: $0.05M
19. The Other Kids (II) (2016)
54 min | Documentary
Mubiru Reagan's life depends on a football scholarship. His dream is to emulate his idol, Fernando Torres, and be able to score a goal that will take his country, Uganda, to their first African Nations Cup. But above all he wants to study.
Director: Pablo De La Chica | Stars: Papira Anthony, Vicente del Bosque, Juan Mata, Sergio Ramos
Votes: 52
20. Appunti per un'Orestiade africana (1970)
65 min | Documentary
The director presents takes and scenes filmed on location in Africa for a film-that-never-was, a black Oresteia.
Director: Pier Paolo Pasolini | Stars: Gato Barbieri, Donald F. Moye, Marcello Melis, Yvonne Murray
Votes: 415
21. Rwanda: The Untold Story (2014)
59 min | Documentary
Twenty years on from the Rwandan genocide, This World reveals evidence that challenges the accepted story of one of the most horrifying events of the late 20th century. The current ... See full summary »
Director: John Conroy | Stars: Howard Adelman, Kofi Annan, Marie Bamutese, Ki-moon Ban
Votes: 17
22. Miss Curvy (2020)
24 min | Short, Documentary
When Uganda announces its first-ever beauty pageant for plus-size women, schoolteacher and single mother Namukasa Mariam seizes the opportunity. Hoping to gain strength by confronting past ... See full summary »
Director: Ghada Eldemellawy
Votes: 6
23. ABC Africa (2001)
Unrated | 83 min | Documentary
Documentary account of the AIDS crisis in Uganda.
Director: Abbas Kiarostami | Stars: Abbas Kiarostami, Seifollah Samadian
Votes: 670 | Gross: $0.01M
24. Tiktok (2015)
19 min | Short
Disorganized Sam wakes up almost late on the first day of his new job and must fulfill his new job guidelines in the shortest time possible.
Director: Usama Mukwaya | Star: Patriq Nkakalukanyi
26. Rescue Team (2011)
91 min | Action
A rescue team is on a dangerous mission into the jungle!!!!
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Kizza Manshoor, Sserunya Ernest, Ainembabazi Hawah, Bisaso Dauda
Votes: 80
27. Eaten Alive in Uganda
Horror | Announced
Plot unknown.
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Alan Hofmanis, Kagolo Francis, Nakibuuka Shiba, Kazibwe Ronald
28. Bukunja Tekunja Mitti: The Cannibals (2012)
Action
It's an action packed movie
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Andrew Wagaba, Nakatudde Madinah, Kigozi Juma, Sserunya Ernest
Votes: 41
29. Once Upon a Time in Uganda
94 min | Documentary | Completed
A brick maker in Uganda becomes an Internet sensation when he tries his hand at making action movies.
Directors: Cathryne Czubek, Hugo Perez | Stars: Nabwana I.G.G., V.J. Emmie, Alan Hofmanis, Bukenya Charles
30. Kapitano (2016)
92 min | Action
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Kasirye John Bosco, Kizza Manshoor, Namutebi Ritah, Bulyahiika Ronald
31. The Return of Uncle Benon (2011)
Action
Gladwell becomes Madwell and has some badwell guys :)
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Bukenya Charles, Lutalo, Sserunya Ernest, Kizza Manshoor
Votes: 160
32. French Montana Feat. Swae Lee: Unforgettable (2017 Video)
5 min | Short, Music, Musical
Music video for "Unforgettable" by French Montana featuring Swae Lee.
Directors: French Montana, Spiff Tv | Stars: Swae Lee, French Montana
Votes: 25
33. Softwaring Hard (2014)
G | 79 min | Documentary, News
A documentary about the world of software and the software makers. How do people from outside the industry see it and what do people from inside the industry think about regular computer users?
Director: The Alex Pop | Stars: Vanda Ciuban Serban, Sebastian Deery, Antonia Iulia Pop, Marie Goursolas
Votes: 56
34. Undiscovered (2021– )
60 min | Reality-TV | Pre-production
A 21-episode fashion competition docu-series for designers and models promoting diversity, inclusion, and female empowerment.
35. Operation Kakongoliro! The Ugandan Expendables
Action | Announced
Plot unknown.
Director: Nabwana I.G.G.
36. The Colours of Love
60 min | Documentary | Post-production
The Colours of Love explores the different meanings and perceptions of love across cultures.
Director: Oscar Michel
37. The Rise of Kibwetere (2019)
Thriller
the rise of kibwetere is a movie about a journalist who went to a village called kanungu in western uganda. and found an old man who started lake demon, that she always worship on the ... See full summary »
Directors: Moses Devoss, Ssozi Moses | Stars: Prince Abdul, Ting Africa, Mirembe joy Berush, Mirember Joy Berush
38. Once a Soja: Agubiri the Gateman (2016)
64 min | Action
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: V.J. Emmie, Katwalo, Isaac Newton Kizito, Kizza Manshoor
39. Drinking from the Well (2011)
76 min | Documentary
Drinking from the Well captures the real lives of Ugandan youth struggling to create a positive future in an environment that tests every ability to survive. Each day, the next generation ... See full summary »
Director: Skinner Myers
40. Judas Kiss (2019)
74 min | Comedy, Drama, Thriller
Jude together with his girlfriend are caught in a dilemma after messing up with his sugar mummy's cash.
Director: Kizito Samuel Saviour | Stars: Angèl Toni Acer, Kamukama Adolf, Ingabire Agatha, Nsubuga Arthur
41. Far from Home: Uganda to the Tetons (2014)
75 min | Documentary, Drama, Family
Sometimes the rockiest roads lead to the highest peaks.
Director: Galen Knowles | Stars: Travis Rice, Chase Josey, Philip Hessler, Nolan Peacock
Votes: 8
42. Black (I) (2012)
Action
Director: Nabwana I.G.G. | Stars: Nalwanga Gloria, Alan Hofmanis, Sserunya Ernest, Bisaso Dauda
Votes: 33
43. Another Side of Me (2021)
40 min | Short, Thriller
Calix kills his loving wife suspecting her for cheating on him yet she was saving his dying mother.
Director: Dembe Dan Kimbowa | Stars: Katongole Bernard, Merc Boltwood, Dembe Dan Kimbowa, Ian Elijah
44. Mizigo Express (2018– )
23 min | Comedy
Mizigo Express is a comedy mini series that portrays what goes on between the landlord, Kabogozza, his wife Damalie and the tenants especially, a one Sam who becomes his side kick. It ... See full summary »
Stars: Akite Agnes, Anne Kansiime, Gloria Kebirungi, Dickson Zizinga
45. Yala (2020)
8 min | Short, Drama
A young man that barely earns any money is challenged to return lost property.
Director: Hakim Zziwa | Stars: Philip Buyi, Joram Ssekitolekko, Mubiru Albert, Walugembe Isaac Milky
46. Divizionz (2007)
89 min | Drama
Directors: Donald Mugisha, James Tayler | Stars: Mark Bugembe, Patrick Katsigire, Catherine Nakyanzi, Bonny Olem
Votes: 9
47. Engato (2020)
60 min | Drama, Sport
Larry got a measurable life after losing his young brother juma when they were skating, and his retired soldier dad hated him and blamed him for the death of his brother.
Director: Moses Devoss | Stars: Kabagambe Jude, Moses Devoss, Aceline Kobusingye Marcella, Dieen Diven Havens
48. The Forbidden (2018)
125 min | Drama, Family
Fate lies to a great mind, lost Dad, and a dead mom - a gifted young girl's life's tales. In the quest to find her lost father, Dian's journey takes a dark twist after her mothers death and... See full summary »
Director: Kizito Samuel Saviour | Stars: Abbasi, Edison Keith Abitegeka, Shamilah Trinidad Barbie, Nodryn Evanci
50. KEMI (2020)
86 min | Drama, Mystery, Thriller
Kemi is forced to let go of her newly born baby after realizing that she could lose it through the struggle but her motherly heart can't let go.
Director: Kizito Samuel Saviour | Stars: Edison Keith Abitegeka, Kiyaga Aisha, Kabagenyi Beatrice, Makubuya Elly