A United Kingdom (2016): cast, story & where to watch
2016 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 2016, A United Kingdom is a drama and history film directed by Amma Asante, running about 111 minutes. “The true story of a love that shook an empire” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. 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.
Who’s in it. A United Kingdom stars David Oyelowo as Seretse Khama, Rosamund Pike as Ruth Williams-Khama, Tom Felton as Rufus Lancaster and Jack Davenport as Sir Alistair Canning, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, A United Kingdom has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response. It went on to earn $13.8M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A United Kingdom page.
If you liked it. Fans of A United Kingdom tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A United Kingdom (2016)?
- In US, A United Kingdom is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A United Kingdom worth watching?
- A United Kingdom holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama and history. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in A United Kingdom?
- A United Kingdom stars David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport and Terry Pheto.
- When was A United Kingdom released?
- A United Kingdom was released in 2016, with a runtime of about 111 minutes.