A United Kingdom
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: A United Kingdom
- Genres: Drama, History
- Release Date: 2016-11-25
- Runtime: 111 minutes
- Rating: 6.69/10 (515 votes)
- Budget: $14,000,000
- Revenue: $13,819,139
- Production Companies: Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+, Ciné+, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, Fox Searchlight Pictures, BFI
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 4.9504
- Languages: English
Cast & Crew
David Oyelowo
as Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
as Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
as Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
as Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
as Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
as Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
as Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
as Tshekedi Khama
Nicholas Lyndhurst
as George Williams
Arnold Oceng
as Charles
Gallery
Trailers & Clips
A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | Romance
A UNITED KINGDOM | First Meeting
A UNITED KINGDOM | Speech
A UNITED KINGDOM | Exiled
A UNITED KINGDOM | Featurette I Driven
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is A United Kingdom?▼
A United Kingdom is a Drama, History movie directed by . It was released on 2016-11-25.
Who are the main actors in A United Kingdom?▼
The main cast includes David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto, .
Where can I watch A United Kingdom online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if A United Kingdom is available.
Is A United Kingdom based on a true story?▼
The true story of a love that shook an empire
What is the IMDb rating of A United Kingdom?▼
A United Kingdom has an IMDb rating of 6.69/10 based on 515 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of A United Kingdom?▼
The movie had a production budget of $14,000,000 and earned $13,819,139 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for A United Kingdom?▼
The soundtrack was composed by Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+, Ciné+, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, Fox Searchlight Pictures, BFI. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was A United Kingdom filmed?▼
A United Kingdom was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is A United Kingdom?▼
The total runtime of A United Kingdom is 111 minutes.
Is A United Kingdom suitable for kids?▼
The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
Will there be a sequel to A United Kingdom?▼
There is no official announcement yet for a sequel to A United Kingdom.
Does A United Kingdom have a post-credit scene?▼
Some movies include post-credit scenes. Stay till the end to find out!
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