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A United Kingdom

2016-11-25 · 111 min · ★ 6.6

Drama · History

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 OyelowoDavid OyelowoSeretse Khama
Rosamund PikeRosamund PikeRuth Williams-Khama
Tom FeltonTom FeltonRufus Lancaster
Jack DavenportJack DavenportSir Alistair Canning
Terry PhetoTerry PhetoNaledi Khama
Laura CarmichaelLaura CarmichaelMuriel Williams
Jessica OyelowoJessica OyelowoLady Lilly Canning
Vusi KuneneVusi KuneneTshekedi Khama
Nicholas LyndhurstNicholas LyndhurstGeorge Williams
Arnold OcengArnold OcengCharles
Anastasia HilleAnastasia HilleDot Williams
Charlotte HopeCharlotte HopeOlivia Lancaster
Theo LandeyTheo LandeyNash
Abena AyivorAbena AyivorElla Khama
Jack LowdenJack LowdenTony Benn
Zackary MomohZackary MomohOluwu
Nicholas RoweNicholas RoweFenner Brockway
Billy BoyleBilly BoyleReverend James Manners
Conny StadlerMissionary
Kevin HandKevin HandManager

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