About this movie
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.
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A United Kingdom
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Quick facts
Year
2016
Runtime
1h 51m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.7/10
Votes
540
Genre
Drama, History
Director
Language
EN
Budget
$14.0M
Cast
based on novel or book
africa
marriage
apartheid
biography
based on true story
botswana
interracial marriage
racism
king
woman director
colonial history
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Questions about A United Kingdom
How long is A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom has a runtime of 1h 51m (1 hour and 51 minutes).
Who directed A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom was directed by Amma Asante and released in 2016.
What genre is A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom is a Drama, History film (2016).
Who stars in A United Kingdom?
The cast of A United Kingdom includes David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto.
What is the TMDB rating for A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom has a TMDB rating of 6.7/10 based on 540 votes.
