A United Kingdom
“The true story of a love that shook an empire”
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.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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A UNITED KINGDOM | OFFICIAL TRAILER | FOX SearchlightOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2016-12-07
Top Cast
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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
Theo Landey
Nash
Abena Ayivor
Ella Khama
Jack Lowden
Tony Benn
Zackary Momoh
Oluwu
Nicholas Rowe
Fenner Brockway
Billy Boyle
Reverend James Manners
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
February 10, 2017
Wide Cinema Exhibition
August 28, 2017
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$14M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$13.8M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.99x
-$181K deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Screenplay & Story
- Guy Hibbert
- Original Score
- Patrick Doyle
- Original Title
- A United Kingdom
- Country of Origin
- Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 51m
- Production Budget
- $14M
- Worldwide Gross
- $13.8M
- Production Studios
- Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+, Ciné+, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, BFI
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Amma Asante
Guy Hibbert, Susan Williams
Patrick Doyle
Sam McCurdy
Jonathan Amos, Jon Gregory
Guy Hibbert, Cameron McCracken, Widens Pkolo Dorsainville, Charlie Mason, Brunson Green
Department Leadership Roster
Anushia Nieradzik
Costume Design
Simon Bowles
Production Design
Ray Nicholas
Stunt Coordinator
Jenny Beavan
Costume Design
Widens Pkolo Dorsainville
Producer
Amma Asante
Director
Sam McCurdy
Director of Photography
Charlie Mason
Producer
Brunson Green
Producer
Rick McCallum
Producer
Patrick Doyle
Original Music Composer
Peter Heslop
Producer
David Oyelowo
Producer
Justin Moore-Lewy
Producer
Guy Hibbert
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.
Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.
Suitable only for 12 years and over.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About A United Kingdom
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What is A United Kingdom 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 directed A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom was directed by Amma Asante.
Who stars in A United Kingdom?
The principal cast of A United Kingdom includes David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto.
When was A United Kingdom released and how long is it?
A United Kingdom was released in 2016 with a total runtime of 1h 51m.
What was the box office and production budget of A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom had a reported production budget of $14M and grossed $13.8M at the worldwide box office (0.99 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
Who composed the musical score for A United Kingdom?
The original motion picture soundtrack for A United Kingdom was composed by Patrick Doyle.
Is A United Kingdom based on a book or true story?
A United Kingdom is adapted from the following source material: Book: "Susan Williams".
What is the age rating and content advisory for A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom holds official age classifications: DE: 6 (FSK 6 — Restricted to viewers aged 6 and older.); FR: 12 (Interdit aux moins de 12 ans — 12+ only.); GB: 12 (Suitable only for 12 years and over.); US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).