A United Kingdom (2016)

The true story of a love that shook an empire

★ 6.6 1h 51m 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.

Director

Amma Asante

Cast

David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto, Laura Carmichael, Jessica Oyelowo, Vusi Kunene

Country

Czech Republic / France / United Kingdom / United States of America

Released

November 25, 2016