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A United Kingdom

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The true story of the forbidden love of King Seretse Khama of Botswana and Ruth Williams, a white woman from London, which caused an international uproar when they decided to marry in the late 1940s just as apartheid was being introduced into South Africa. It was a decision that altered the course of African history.

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Cast & Crew See All

David Oyelowo
Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
Ruth Williams
Tom Felton
Rufus Lancaster

Featured Video

A United Kingdom: Seretse's Story (US Featurette)
A United Kingdom: Seretse's Story (US Featurette)
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Trailers & Videos See All

A United Kingdom (US)
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A United Kingdom: Kgotla Speech (US)
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A United Kingdom: First Meeting With Tshekedi (US)
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A United Kingdom: Proposal (US)
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A United Kingdom: Seretse's Story (US Featurette)
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Awards

  • 2016 - British Independent Film Award - Best Supporting Actress - nominated
  • 2017 - ALFS Award - British/Irish Actor of the Year - nominated
  • 2017 - ALFS Award - Breakthrough British/Irish Filmmaker of the Year - nominated
  • 2017 - Courage in Filmmaking Award - - nominated

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