A United Kingdom(2016)
“The true story of a love that shook an empire”
Overview
The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
Director
Amma Asante
Studio
Pathé
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$14M
Cast
David Oyelowo
as Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
as Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
as Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
as Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
as Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
as Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
as Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
as Tshekedi Khama
Nicholas Lyndhurst
as George Williams
Arnold Oceng
as Charles
Anastasia Hille
as Dot Williams
Charlotte Hope
as Olivia Lancaster
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Movie Facts
Release Year
2016
Runtime
1h 51m
Language
English
Rating
6.7 / 10
Budget
$14M
Box Office
$14M
Production Companies
Pathé • Yoruba Saxon • Harbinger Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch A United Kingdom?▼
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What is A United Kingdom about?▼
The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, the London office worker he married in 1948 in the face of fierce opposition from their families and the British and South African governments. Seretse and Ruth defied family, Apartheid and empire - their love triumphed over every obstacle flung in their path and in so doing they transformed their nation and inspired the world.
Who directed A United Kingdom?▼
A United Kingdom was directed by Amma Asante and released in 2016. It is a drama, history film.
How long is A United Kingdom?▼
A United Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
Who stars in A United Kingdom?▼
The cast of A United Kingdom includes David Oyelowo as Seretse Khama, Rosamund Pike as Ruth Williams-Khama, Tom Felton as Rufus Lancaster, Jack Davenport as Sir Alistair Canning, Terry Pheto as Naledi Khama and more.
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