A United Kingdom
- Drama
- History
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.
A United Kingdom is a 2016 historical drama based on the true story of Seretse Khama, King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams, a London office worker who married in 1948 despite fierce opposition from their families and governments. The film chronicles how their interracial marriage challenged apartheid, colonial rule, and social convention to ultimately transform a nation.
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Wide release in United States · Rated PG-13
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David OyelowoSeretse Khama
Rosamund PikeRuth Williams-Khama
Tom FeltonRufus Lancaster
Jack DavenportSir Alistair Canning
Terry PhetoNaledi Khama
Laura CarmichaelMuriel Williams
Jessica OyelowoLady Lilly Canning
Vusi KuneneTshekedi Khama
Nicholas LyndhurstGeorge Williams
Arnold OcengCharles
Anastasia HilleDot Williams
Charlotte HopeOlivia Lancaster
Theo LandeyNash
Abena AyivorElla Khama
Jack LowdenTony Benn
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A UNITED KINGDOM | OFFICIAL TRAILER | FOX Searchlight
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When was A United Kingdom released?
A United Kingdom was released on November 25, 2016.
Is this a true story?
Yes, the film is based on the true story of Seretse Khama and Ruth Williams, who married in 1948 and faced opposition from the British government, South African apartheid regime, and their own families.
What streaming services have A United Kingdom?
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What genres is A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom is a historical drama film.
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