A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom (2016)

The true story of a love that shook an empire

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.

Date of release
2016-11-25
TMDB
6.6 / 10 (555)
Runtime
1h 51m
Genres
Drama, History
Director
Amma Asante

Casting

  • David Oyelowo — Seretse Khama
  • 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
  • Nicholas Lyndhurst — George Williams
  • Arnold Oceng — Charles
  • Anastasia Hille — Dot Williams
  • Charlotte Hope — Olivia Lancaster

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