King Leopold's Ghost (2006): cast, story & where to watch
2006 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 2006, King Leopold's Ghost is a history and documentary film directed by Pippa Scott, running about 102 minutes. “The unbelievable story of Congo's brutal history with its Belgian colonizers” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The modern history of the Congo, the heart of Africa, is a terrifying tale of appalling brutality: how the greedy and incredibly ruthless King Leopold II of Belgium (1935-1909) turned a vast country into his private estate (1885-1908) and how he plundered the land and raped the bodies and souls of its defenceless inhabitants, causing countless victims; and what exactly is the true impact of this often forgotten story of crime and horror today.
Who’s in it. King Leopold's Ghost stars Don Cheadle as Narrator (voice), Alfre Woodard as Ilanga (voice), James Cromwell and Philippe Bergeron, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, King Leopold's Ghost has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can 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 King Leopold's Ghost page.
If you liked it. Fans of King Leopold's Ghost tend to enjoy Schindler's List, Saving Private Ryan, Hacksaw Ridge and Green Book.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch King Leopold's Ghost (2006)?
- In US, King Leopold's Ghost is available to 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 King Leopold's Ghost worth watching?
- King Leopold's Ghost holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy history and documentary. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in King Leopold's Ghost?
- King Leopold's Ghost stars Don Cheadle, Alfre Woodard, James Cromwell, Philippe Bergeron and Frank McCourt.
- When was King Leopold's Ghost released?
- King Leopold's Ghost was released in 2006, with a runtime of about 102 minutes.