A United Kingdom

Name: A United Kingdom
Director: Amma Asante
Genre: Drama, History
Released: 2016
Duration: 1 h 51 min
Rating: 6.7
Cast: David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto

The true story of a love that shook an empire

20161h 51m6.7(545 votes)

DramaHistory

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 empi…

A United Kingdom (2016) is a drama and history film directed by Amma Asante. It stars David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, and Tom Felton. The film runs for 1 hour 51 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.7 out of 10 from 545 votes.

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Director

Amma Asante

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

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Who stars in A United Kingdom?

A United Kingdom stars David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, and Jack Davenport, and was directed by Amma Asante.

How long is A United Kingdom?

A United Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes.

When did A United Kingdom come out?

A United Kingdom was released in 2016.

What genre is A United Kingdom?

A United Kingdom is a drama and history film.

Is A United Kingdom worth watching?

A United Kingdom holds an average audience score of 6.7 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.