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A United Kingdom (2016)

★ 6.9PG-13111 min

2016 film by Amma Asante

A United Kingdom is a 2016 biographical romantic drama film directed by Amma Asante and written by Guy Hibbert, based on the true-life romance of Seretse Khama, heir to the throne of the Bangwato Tribe in Serowe – one of many tribes found in then Bechuanaland Protectorate – with his wife Ruth Williams Khama. David Oyelowo and Rosamund Pike portray Seretse and Ruth, respectively.

It was screened at the 2016 Toronto International Film Festival, and was the opening film at the 60th London Film Festival.

Plot summary adapted from Wikipedia, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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What is A United Kingdom about?
A United Kingdom (2016) — In the late 1940s, Prince Seretse Khama of Bechuanaland is studying law in Britain in preparation for his eventual ascension to the throne. There, the dashing prince falls in love with a white British clerk, Ruth Williams, and they plan to marry. While they suspect that his uncle
Is A United Kingdom based on a true story?
See the production background and source material details on the official Wikipedia article.
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Content rating: PG-13. See the reviews tab for parental guidance and tone notes.
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