A United Kingdom
2016·Movie·
·1h 51min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
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.
DNA
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersLove Conquers AllOvercoming PrejudiceQuest For TruthSocial Revolution
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersOvercoming Racial BarriersCourtshipMedia ManipulationRoyal RomanceSocial BarriersPolitical IntrigueMarriage StrugglesPersonal Sacrifice
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- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
Amma Asante, Sam McCurdy
Produced by:
Widens Pkolo Dorsainville, Guy Hibbert, Cameron McCracken
Composed by:
Patrick Doyle
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