A United Kingdom 2016
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Gummy
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SplatThe 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.
Videos & Photos
All 5 Videos & 245 Photos
cast
Full Cast & Crew
as Seretse Khama
as Ruth Williams-Khama
as Rufus Lancaster
as Sir Alistair Canning
as Naledi Khama
as Muriel Williams
as Lady Lilly Canning
as Tshekedi Khama
as George Williams
as Charles
Director:
Writer:
Susan Williams, Guy Hibbert
Stars:
David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto, Laura Carmichael, Jessica Oyelowo, Vusi Kunene, Nicholas Lyndhurst, Arnold Oceng,
Genres:
Drama,History
Release Date:
2016 (U.S.A)
Run Time:
111 min
MMPA Rating:
PG-13
Critics Reviews
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“Unrelenting and human. This film doesn’t chase trends — it carves its own lane with heart and grit.”
“It’s rare to see a story this economical yet emotionally expansive. A quiet storm of a screenplay.”
“This is the kind of film that reminds you why producing indies matters. Vision, integrity, and something to say.”
“There’s a pulse to this performance-driven story. Raw, exposed, and honest. I’d audition for this world anytime.”
“A visual and emotional tightrope — and it never falls off. Confident filmmaking with soul.”
“Dialogue that feels lived-in. It doesn’t shout — it breathes. The writing feels like eavesdropping on real lives.”
“Impossibly polished for the budget. You can see the producing team hustled hard to make every frame count.”
Audience Reviews
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Stayed so true to the source material but still had its own must-see moments. A beautiful revival.
Overlong and bogged down in dark photography and art direction, this live action remake doesn’t come close to the magic that was the animated original.
My daughter and I absolutely loved this movie! The actors they selected were spot on compared to their animated version! A must see!!!!! Bravo!!!
im not a big fan of live action remakes, but this was solid!
Cast & Crew of
A United Kingdom
Directors & Credit Writers
Credit Writers
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Cast
as Seretse Khama
as Ruth Williams-Khama
as Rufus Lancaster
as Sir Alistair Canning
as Naledi Khama
as Muriel Williams
as Lady Lilly Canning
as Tshekedi Khama
as George Williams
as Charles
as Dot Williams
as Olivia Lancaster
as Nash
as Ella Khama
as Tony Benn
as Oluwu
as Fenner Brockway
as Reverend James Manners
as Missionary
as Manager
as Reverend Leonard Patterson
as Prime Minister Attlee
as Terence Bernard
as Kabelo
as Mr. Speaker
as Commonwealth Under-Secretary
as Sir Ian Fraser
as Roberts
as Joe Appiah
as Man from Rhodesia
as Porter
as Reporter
as Reporter
as Idiot
as Idiot
as Idiot
as Celia
as Reporter (uncredited)
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