A United Kingdom
“The true story of a love that shook an empire”
2016•PG-13•1h 51m•6.6•Released
DramaHistory
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
Writer
Guy Hibbert
Budget
$14M
Revenue
$14M
Languages
English
Studio
Pathé
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
Production
Company
Pathé
Company
Yoruba Saxon
Company
Harbinger Pictures
Company
Perfect Weekend
Company
Film United
Company
Canal+
Company
Ciné+
Company
BBC Film
Company
Ingenious Media
Company
BFI
Producer
Widens Pkolo Dorsainville
Producer
Justin Moore-Lewy
Producer
Rick McCallum
Producer
David Oyelowo
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