A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

The true story of a love that shook an empire

6.7 /10 530 votes
November 25, 2016 1h 51m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director Amma Asante
Writers Susan Williams, Guy Hibbert
Studio Pathé
Rating 6.7/10
Language EN
Budget $14,000,000

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Cast & Crew

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Seretse Khama

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike

Ruth Williams-Khama

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Rufus Lancaster

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Sir Alistair Canning

Terry Pheto

Terry Pheto

Naledi Khama

Laura Carmichael

Laura Carmichael

Muriel Williams

Jessica Oyelowo

Jessica Oyelowo

Lady Lilly Canning

Vusi Kunene

Vusi Kunene

Tshekedi Khama

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Nicholas Lyndhurst

George Williams

Arnold Oceng

Arnold Oceng

Charles

Anastasia Hille

Anastasia Hille

Dot Williams

Charlotte Hope

Charlotte Hope

Olivia Lancaster

Frequently Asked Questions

A United Kingdom was released on November 25, 2016.

The runtime of A United Kingdom is 1h 51m.

A United Kingdom is a Drama, History movie.

A United Kingdom has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 on TMDB.

A United Kingdom is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

A United Kingdom was directed by Amma Asante.

The main cast of A United Kingdom includes David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton.

A United Kingdom is originally in English.