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A United Kingdom 2016 Directed by Amma Asante

The true story of a love that shook an empire

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.

Language English
Spoken Language English
Budget $14,000,000
Revenue $13,819,139
Release Date 25 November 2016
111 mins
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
Anastasia Hille Dot Williams
Charlotte Hope Olivia Lancaster
Abena Ayivor Ella Khama
Jack Lowden Tony Benn
Nicholas Rowe Fenner Brockway
Billy Boyle Reverend James Manners
Conny Stadler Missionary
Kevin Hand Manager
Ray Burnet Reverend Leonard Patterson
Anton Lesser Prime Minister Attlee
Michael Howe Terence Bernard
Julian Firth Mr. Speaker
Duncan Wisbey Commonwealth Under-Secretary
Rupert Vansittart Sir Ian Fraser
Merveille Lukeba Joe Appiah
Femi Ogunbanjo Man from Rhodesia
Paul Putner Porter
Karl Farrer Reporter (uncredited)