A United Kingdom
A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

The true story of a love that shook an empire

6.7111 min
DramaHistory

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 11/25/2016

Runtime: 111 min

Director: Amma Asante

Top Cast

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

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

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