

A United Kingdom
The true story of a love that shook an empire
Drama
History
Overview
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.
Status:
Released
Release Date:
2016-11-25
Runtime:
1h 51m
Director:
Amma Asante
Writer:
Guy Hibbert
Top 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
Official Videos

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

A UNITED KINGDOM | Legacy I Featurette

A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | Ruth HD

A UNITED KINGDOM | Proposal

A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | Challenge

A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | King

A UNITED KINGDOM | OFFICIAL TRAILER | FOX Searchlight
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