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Feature film — 2016

A United Kingdom (2016)

6.61h 51mDrama — History

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 high-signal pick with 556 votes.

Pathé / Yoruba Saxon / Harbinger Pictures / Perfect Weekend / Film United / Canal+ / Ciné+ / BBC Film / Ingenious Media / BFI

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Director: Amma Asante

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Cast & crew

David Oyelowo as Seretse Khama

David Oyelowo

Seretse Khama

Rosamund Pike as Ruth Williams-Khama

Rosamund Pike

Ruth Williams-Khama

Tom Felton as Rufus Lancaster

Tom Felton

Rufus Lancaster

Jack Davenport as Sir Alistair Canning

Jack Davenport

Sir Alistair Canning

Terry Pheto as Naledi Khama

Terry Pheto

Naledi Khama

Laura Carmichael as Muriel Williams

Laura Carmichael

Muriel Williams

Jessica Oyelowo as Lady Lilly Canning

Jessica Oyelowo

Lady Lilly Canning

Vusi Kunene as Tshekedi Khama

Vusi Kunene

Tshekedi Khama

Nicholas Lyndhurst as George Williams

Nicholas Lyndhurst

George Williams

Arnold Oceng as Charles

Arnold Oceng

Charles

Anastasia Hille as Dot Williams

Anastasia Hille

Dot Williams

Charlotte Hope as Olivia Lancaster

Charlotte Hope

Olivia Lancaster

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