A United Kingdom (2017)

  • PG-13
  • 01/09/2017 (US)
  • Drama, History
  • 1h 51m

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.

Amma Asante

Director

Guy Hibbert

Screenplay

Cast

David Oyelowo's headshot

David Oyelowo

Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike's headshot

Rosamund Pike

Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton's headshot

Tom Felton

Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport's headshot

Jack Davenport

Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto's headshot

Terry Pheto

Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael's headshot

Laura Carmichael

Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo's headshot

Jessica Oyelowo

Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene's headshot

Vusi Kunene

Tshekedi Khama

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