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.
Director: Amma Asante
Writers: Susan Williams, Guy Hibbert
Stars: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport
A United Kingdom is a 2016 British Drama/History film directed by Amma Asante, starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport. It runs 1h 51m and is rated PG-13. The film holds a 6.6/10 rating from 556 votes on TMDB.
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
Details
| Release Date | Nov 25, 2016 |
|---|---|
| Country | United Kingdom, France, United States |
| Original Language | English |
| Also Known As | A United Kingdom: L'amore che ha cambiato la storia, Un Reino Unido, A United Kingdom - Ihre Liebe veränderte die Welt |
| Runtime | 1h 51m |
| Rating | PG-13 (US) |
| Production | Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures |
| IMDb ID | tt3387266 |
| TMDB ID | 347026 |
