A United Kingdom

2016
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A United Kingdom
Poster A United Kingdom

Title: A United Kingdom

Original Title: A United Kingdom

Year: 2016

Info

Release Dates

  • UK: November 25 2016
  • United States: February 17 2017

Plot

'A United Kingdom' tells the true story of Seretse Khama (played by David Oyelowo), who was the King of Bechuanaland (now modern Botswana), and Ruth Williams (played by Rosamund Pike), a London office worker who Seretse met in 1947 whilst he was in London studying. Unfortunately for them, the apartheid government of South Africa wouldn't stand for the rulers of the country above them from being in a mixed raced relationship, as it was banned in South Africa. In addition to that, Seretse and Ruth must stay strong against the political pressure of the British Government, as they needed the diamonds and uranium from the mines of South Africa, especially after World War 2. Directed by Amma Asante, also starring Tom Felton and Jack Davenport.

Cast

Director:

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David Oyelowo

David Oyelowo

Seretse Khama

Rosamund Pike

Rosamund Pike

Ruth Williams

Tom Felton

Tom Felton

Rufus Lancaster

Jack Davenport

Jack Davenport

Alistair Canning

Charlotte Hope

Charlotte Hope

Olivia Lancaster

Jack Lowden

Jack Lowden

Tony Benn

Videos

'A United Kingdom' Trailer 2:23

'A United Kingdom' Trailer

October 21 2016

Photos

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Trivia

The protagonists

Reunites David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike from Jack Reacher (2012).

The grandson of the King

The actual Prince Seretse Khama's grandson makes a brief appearance in the movie.

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