6.6 Drama History

A United Kingdom

2016
The true story of a love that shook an empire
Trailer
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.
Release Date
2016-11-25
Status
Released
Original Title
A United Kingdom
Runtime
1h 51m
Budget
$14,000,000
Revenue
$13,819,139
Original Language
EN
Production Countries
Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
Production Companies
Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+
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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