A United Kingdom (2016)
Movie 1h 51m ★ 6.7/10
Good for tonight if you want to: i want to feel something, teach me something
Released in 2016, A United Kingdom is a drama and history movie. It is directed by Amma Asante. The cast includes Laura Carmichael, Rosamund Pike and Tom Felton. The running time is 1h 51m. Audiences give it a decent score of 6.7 out of 10.
68Tonight Score A balanced pick.
Synopsis
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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Cast & crew
- Amma AsanteDirector
- Laura Carmichaelas Muriel Williams
- Rosamund Pikeas Ruth Williams-Khama
- Tom Feltonas Rufus Lancaster
- David Oyelowoas Seretse Khama
- Jack Davenportas Sir Alistair Canning
- Charlotte Hopeas Olivia Lancaster
- Jack Lowdenas Tony Benn
- Anastasia Hilleas Dot Williams
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Questions about A United Kingdom
- What genre is A United Kingdom?
- A United Kingdom is categorised as Drama, History.
- Who stars in A United Kingdom?
- Laura Carmichael, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, David Oyelowo, Jack Davenport appear in the main cast.
- Who directed A United Kingdom?
- Amma Asante directed A United Kingdom.
- How long is A United Kingdom?
- A United Kingdom runs for 1h 51m (111 minutes).
- Is A United Kingdom worth watching?
- It holds an audience score of 6.7/10. Check the similar titles below if you want alternatives in the same style.
- Where can I watch A United Kingdom?
- Availability changes by country and over time. Use the "Where to watch" links on this page to see which legal streaming, rental or purchase services currently offer it.
