A United Kingdom

Name: A United Kingdom
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2016-11-25
Duration: 111 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto

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The true story of a love that shook an empire

6.7(527 votes)

2016

1h 51m

DramaHistory

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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.