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A United Kingdom

2016 · 1h 51m · Drama · History

The true story of a love that shook an empire

IMDb
6.9
Rotten Tomatoes
83%
Metacritic
65

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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.

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Cast

David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Seretse Khama

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike

Ruth Williams-Khama

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Rufus Lancaster

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Sir Alistair Canning

Terry Pheto

Terry Pheto

Naledi Khama

Laura Carmichael

Laura Carmichael

Muriel Williams

Jessica Oyelowo

Jessica Oyelowo

Lady Lilly Canning

Vusi Kunene

Vusi Kunene

Tshekedi Khama

Nicholas Lyndhurst

Nicholas Lyndhurst

George Williams

Arnold Oceng

Arnold Oceng

Charles

Anastasia Hille

Anastasia Hille

Dot Williams

Charlotte Hope

Charlotte Hope

Olivia Lancaster

Theo Landey

Theo Landey

Nash

Abena Ayivor

Abena Ayivor

Ella Khama

Jack Lowden

Jack Lowden

Tony Benn

Zackary Momoh

Zackary Momoh

Oluwu

Crew

Media

Details

Release date
November 25, 2016
Status
Released
Original language
English
Runtime
1h 51m
Rated
PG-13
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$13,819,139
Genres
Drama, History

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