A United Kingdom
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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A UNITED KINGDOM | OFFICIAL TRAILER | FOX Searchlight
A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | Romance
A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | Ruth HD
A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | Challenge
A UNITED KINGDOM | TV Spot | King
A UNITED KINGDOM | First Meeting
A UNITED KINGDOM | Speech
A UNITED KINGDOM | Exiled
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Frequently asked questions about A United Kingdom
Where can I watch A United Kingdom in the United States?
A United Kingdom is not on a subscription streaming service in the United States at the moment, but you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, and Fandango At Home. Availability is provided by JustWatch and can change over time.
What are the ratings for A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom scores 6.6 on The Movie Database, 6.9 on IMDb, 77% on Rotten Tomatoes, and 58 on Metacritic.
Who stars in A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom stars David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, and Terry Pheto. Amma Asante is the director.
How long is A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom runs 1h 51m (111 minutes).
When did A United Kingdom come out?
A United Kingdom was released on November 25, 2016.
Which studio made A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom was produced by Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, and Harbinger Pictures in Czechia, France, and the United Kingdom.
What was the budget for A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom was made on a budget of $14,000,000.
How much did A United Kingdom make at the box office?
A United Kingdom grossed $13,819,139 worldwide, against a budget of $14,000,000.
Ratings and streaming availability are aggregated from third-party sources; metadata from The Movie Database (TMDB), streaming data from JustWatch. This product uses the TMDB API but is not endorsed or certified by TMDB. Streaming availability checked September 2026.