A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

Drama · 2016 · 1h 51m

Movie

6.6/10 · TMDB

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.

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Cast & crew

David OyelowoSeretse Khama
Rosamund PikeRuth Williams-Khama
Tom FeltonRufus Lancaster
Jack DavenportSir Alistair Canning
Terry PhetoNaledi Khama
Laura CarmichaelMuriel Williams
Jessica OyelowoLady Lilly Canning
Vusi KuneneTshekedi Khama
Nicholas LyndhurstGeorge Williams
Arnold OcengCharles
Anastasia HilleDot Williams
Charlotte HopeOlivia Lancaster
Theo LandeyNash
Abena AyivorElla Khama
Jack LowdenTony Benn

Information

Release date
25 November 2016
Director
Amma Asante
Genres
Drama, History
Runtime
1h 51m
Country of origin
United Kingdom

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