A United Kingdom

Drama, History | 2016-11-25 | Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, United States of America

6.7 / 10

111 min.

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.

Pathé

Yoruba Saxon Productions

Harbinger Pictures

Perfect Weekend

Film United

Canal+

Ciné+

BBC Film

Ingenious Media

Fox Searchlight Pictures

BFI