Movie

A United Kingdom

“The true story of a love that shook an empire”

★ 6.7(542)20161h 51m

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Good to know

Director: Amma Asante
Release date: 2016-11-25
Runtime: 1h 51m
Language: English
Box office: $13,819,139
Budget: $14,000,000
Status: Released
Country: Czech Republic
Studio: Pathé

A United Kingdom — trailer

About A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom is a 2016 movie in the Drama and History genres, directed by Amma Asante, starring David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike and Tom Felton. It has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.7/10 from 542 viewers. Below you can see where to watch A United Kingdom in Malaysia — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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.

Cast

David Oyelowo

Seretse Khama

Rosamund Pike

Ruth Williams-Khama

Tom Felton

Rufus Lancaster

Jack Davenport

Sir Alistair Canning

Terry Pheto

Naledi Khama

Laura Carmichael

Muriel Williams

Jessica Oyelowo

Lady Lilly Canning

Vusi Kunene

Tshekedi Khama

Nicholas Lyndhurst

George Williams

Arnold Oceng

Charles

Anastasia Hille

Dot Williams

Charlotte Hope

Olivia Lancaster

Themes & keywords

based on novel or bookafricamarriageapartheidbiographybased on true storybotswanainterracial marriageracismkingwoman directorcolonial history

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch A United Kingdom in Malaysia?+

A United Kingdom is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Malaysia. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is A United Kingdom on Netflix?+

A United Kingdom is not on Netflix in Malaysia right now.

How long is A United Kingdom?+

A United Kingdom has a runtime of 1 hour 51 minutes (111 minutes).

Who stars in A United Kingdom?+

A United Kingdom stars David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport and Terry Pheto.

When did A United Kingdom come out?+

A United Kingdom is a 2016 movie directed by Amma Asante.

What genre is A United Kingdom?+

A United Kingdom is Drama and History film.

Who directed A United Kingdom?+

A United Kingdom was directed by Amma Asante.