TMDb Rating
6.7/10
527 verified votes
A United Kingdom (2016)
DramaHistory
111 min
"The true story of a love that shook an empire"
Plot Summary
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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Keywords to include
DramaHistoryAmma AsanteDavid OyelowoRosamund Pike2016
Director
Amma Asante
Top Cast
David OyelowoRosamund PikeTom FeltonJack DavenportTerry Pheto
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