A United Kingdom (2016)
The true story of a love that shook an empire
- Release date in Mexico
- Nov 25, 2016
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Writers
- Guy Hibbert
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.
Where to watch in Mexico
Streaming on Diamond Films. Cinedrix doesn't stream titles; these take you to the service.
Trailer
Cast
David Oyelowo
Seretse Khama
Rosamund Pike
Ruth Williams-Khama
Tom Felton
Rufus Lancaster
Jack Davenport
Sir Alistair Canning
Terry Pheto
Naledi Khama
Laura Carmichael
Muriel Williams
Jessica Oyelowo
Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene
Tshekedi Khama
Nicholas Lyndhurst
George Williams
Arnold Oceng
Charles
Anastasia Hille
Dot Williams
Charlotte Hope
Olivia Lancaster
Theo Landey
Nash
Abena Ayivor
Ella Khama
Jack Lowden
Tony Benn
Zackary Momoh
Oluwu
Crew
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Writers
- Guy Hibbert
- Music
- Patrick Doyle
- Cinematography
- Sam McCurdy
- Producers
- Widens Pkolo Dorsainville, Justin Moore-Lewy, Rick McCallum, David Oyelowo
Gallery
Release dates around the world
| Country | Date | Release |
|---|---|---|
| United Kingdom | Nov 25, 2016 | Theatrical |
| Ireland | Nov 25, 2016 | Theatrical |
| Portugal | Nov 25, 2016 | Theatrical |
| Sweden | Nov 25, 2016 | Theatrical (limited) |
| New Zealand | Dec 8, 2016 | Theatrical |
| Australia | Dec 26, 2016 | Theatrical |
| Italy | Feb 2, 2017 | Theatrical |
| United States | Feb 10, 2017 | Theatrical |
| Canada | Feb 24, 2017 | Theatrical (limited) |
| Denmark | Mar 9, 2017 | Theatrical |
| France | Mar 29, 2017 | Theatrical |
| Germany | Mar 30, 2017 | Theatrical |
| Netherlands | Mar 30, 2017 | Theatrical |
| Austria | Mar 31, 2017 | Digital |
| Spain | May 5, 2017 | Theatrical |
| South Korea | Feb 8, 2018 | Theatrical |
