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A United Kingdom (2016)

The true story of a love that shook an empire

  • Nov 25, 2016
  • 1h 51m
  • PG-13

6.6/10

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556 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

A United Kingdom is a 2016 drama and history film directed by Amma Asante. Its leading cast includes David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike and Tom Felton. It runs for 1 hour 51 minutes.

Synopsis

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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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 51 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG-13
Language
English
Audience signal
6.6/10 from 556 TMDB votes

Official Trailer

A UNITED KINGDOM | OFFICIAL TRAILER | FOX Searchlight · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • 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
  • Theo Landey Nash
  • Abena Ayivor Ella Khama
  • Jack Lowden Tony Benn
  • Zackary Momoh Oluwu
  • Nicholas Rowe Fenner Brockway
  • Billy Boyle Reverend James Manners

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