A United Kingdom
"The true story of a love that shook an empire"
Originally released in 2016. A United Kingdom is a drama/history film. directed by Amma Asante.
Starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, and Tom Felton
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
November 25, 2016
9 years ago
Runtime
1h 51m
111 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (527 votes)
Budget
$14M
Production budget
Box Office
$13.8M
1.0x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
Czech Republic
+ 3 more
Director
Top Cast
David Oyelowo
as Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
as Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
as Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
as Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
as Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
as Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
as Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
as Tshekedi Khama
Nicholas Lyndhurst
as George Williams
Arnold Oceng
as Charles
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $14,000,000
- Revenue
- $13,819,139
Production Companies
- Pathé
- Yoruba Saxon
- Harbinger Pictures
- Perfect Weekend
- Film United
- Canal+
- Ciné+
- BBC Film
- Ingenious Media
- Fox Searchlight Pictures
- BFI
Frequently Asked Questions
What is A United Kingdom about?
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 fam...
Who directed A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom was directed by Amma Asante.
How long is A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hours and 51 minutes (111 minutes total).
When was A United Kingdom released?
A United Kingdom was released on November 25, 2016 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in A United Kingdom?
The main cast of A United Kingdom includes David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto.
Is A United Kingdom worth watching?
A United Kingdom has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 527 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.