A United Kingdom

– The inspiring true story of Seretse Khama, the King of Bechuanaland (modern Botswana), and Ruth Will..

Type:
Movie
Rating:
6.80 / 10
Duration:
One Hour and 51 Minutes
Release Year:
2016
A United Kingdom (2016)

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 (2016) - Trailer

Release Date:

10 Feb 2017

Language:

Tswana, English

MPAA Content-Rating:
PG-13 – Parents Strongly Cautioned

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13. Parents are urged to be cautious. Some material may be inappropriate for pre-teenagers.

Director:

Amma Asante

Writer:

Guy Hibbert (screenplay by), Susan Williams (based upon the book 'Colour Bar' by)

Main Actors:

David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport

Plot:

In the late 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland is studying law in Britain in preparation for his eventual ascension to the throne. There, the dashing prince falls in love with a white British clerk, Ruth Williams, and they plan to marry. While they suspect that his uncle, the Regent, would disapprove, nothing prepares them for the diplomatic firestorm and domestic political tumult their defiant love would spark. Now facing a citizenry leery of a white Briton as their Queen, the international opposition is even more unyielding from the British holding their land as a protectorate and fearful of South Africa's racist backlash to this affront to their apartheid domination. Against all odds, King Khama and Ruth must struggle to maintain their love and help their people in a land that would become the Republic of Botswana.

Awards:

1 win & 4 nominations.

Gross profit:

$3,901,302

Production:

Harbinger Pictures

Ratings:
Internet Movie Database:
6.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes:
83%
Metacritic:
65%