

A United Kingdom (2016)
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- 2h 51m
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The true story of a love that shook an empire
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.
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.
Top Billed 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

Vusi Kunene
Tshekedi Khama

Nicholas Lyndhurst
George Williams

Arnold Oceng
Charles
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