

A United Kingdom
2016-11-25 · 111 min · ★ 6.6
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.
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Production details
- Directors
- Amma Asante
- Production companies
- Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+, Ciné+, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, BFI
- Countries
- Czech Republic, France, United Kingdom, United States of America
- Status
- Released
- Budget
- USD 14,000,000
- Revenue
- USD 13,819,139
Top Cast
David OyelowoSeretse Khama
Rosamund PikeRuth Williams-Khama
Tom FeltonRufus Lancaster
Jack DavenportSir Alistair Canning
Terry PhetoNaledi Khama
Laura CarmichaelMuriel Williams
Jessica OyelowoLady Lilly Canning
Vusi KuneneTshekedi Khama
Nicholas LyndhurstGeorge Williams
Arnold OcengCharles
Anastasia HilleDot Williams
Charlotte HopeOlivia Lancaster
Theo LandeyNash
Abena AyivorElla Khama
Jack LowdenTony Benn
Zackary MomohOluwu
Nicholas RoweFenner Brockway
Billy BoyleReverend James Manners
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