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A United Kingdom
“The true story of a love that shook an empire”
6.7 / 10• 2016• 1h 51m•PG-13• English
DramaHistory
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.
Cast & Crew
David Oyelowo
Seretse Khama
Lead
Rosamund Pike
Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
Tshekedi Khama
What People Are Saying
4.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Amma Asante's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. A United Kingdom is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
