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A United Kingdom

2016Movie1 h 51 minPG-13

DramaHistory
70
GoodGoodWatch score
IMDb6.9Letterboxd3.3/5Metacritic655.8Rotten Tomatoes83%77%

A romantic, moving drama movie about history and politics.

Good for date night · friends night · teens

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Not for laughs or scares.

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Story

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.

Feels like

  • Biographical Drama
  • Historical Romance
  • Political Intrigue
  • Interracial Marriage
  • Apartheid Era
  • True Story
  • Social Justice
  • British Colonialism
  • Botswana History

Cast

24 of 37

Crew

Directed by
Amma Asante
Written by
Guy Hibbert
Produced by
David Oyelowo, Rick McCallum, Peter Heslop
Music by
Patrick Doyle

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Facts

November 25, 2016 · 1 h 51 min · PG-13

Released
November 25, 2016
Runtime
1 h 51 min
Age rating
PG-13
Genres
Drama, History
Original language
English
Made in
Czechia, France, United Kingdom, United States
Budget
$14 million
Box office
$14 million
Available in
43 countries
Keywords
based on novel or book, based on true story

Tropes

Uptown Girl, Young Future Famous People, Defrosting Ice Queen +9

  • Uptown Girl
  • Young Future Famous People
  • Defrosting Ice Queen
  • Where da White Women At?
  • Hope Spot
  • Jerkass Has a Point
  • Kick the Dog
  • Double-Meaning Title
  • Apathetic Citizens
  • Happily Married
  • Deliberate Values Dissonance
  • Adaptational Attractiveness

12 of 32 tropes. From TV Tropes.

Q&A

7 questions, like "Where can I stream A United Kingdom?"

Questions about A United Kingdom

Quick answers from GoodWatch data.

Where can I stream A United Kingdom?

In the United States, you can rent or buy A United Kingdom from Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, and YouTube. It streams in 29 other countries, but not in the United States.

Is A United Kingdom worth watching?

70
GoodGoodWatch score

Mostly, it's well received, with a GoodWatch score of 70 (IMDb 6.9, Letterboxd 3.3 out of 5, Rotten Tomatoes 83%, and Metacritic 65).

Is A United Kingdom okay for kids?

PG-13

Not for young kids: it's rated PG-13 in the United States, and the viewing guide lists it for teens and adults.

Is A United Kingdom good for date night?

and 2 moreDate NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightPublic Viewing Safe

Yes: romance is 8 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for date night.

Is A United Kingdom plot-driven or character-driven?

CharactersPlot

Mostly character-driven: it leans on character depth (8 of 10) and pathos (8 of 10) more than on its plot.

Was A United Kingdom a box office flop?

Budget$14 million
Box office$14 million

Yes: it cost about $14 million to make and earned $14 million worldwide, 99% of its budget.

What tropes does A United Kingdom use?

Uptown GirlYoung Future Famous PeopleDefrosting Ice QueenWhere da White Women At?Hope SpotJerkass Has a PointKick the DogDouble-Meaning TitleApathetic CitizensHappily MarriedDeliberate Values DissonanceAdaptational Attractivenessand 20 more

TV Tropes lists 32 tropes for it, including Uptown Girl, Young Future Famous People, and Defrosting Ice Queen.