A United Kingdom
Seen it?2016 | 111 min | Drama, History
Sunday Safe BetWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (84% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had a box office loss and little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for history buffs. If you loved The Zone of Interest or The Boy Who Harnessed the Wind, start here. Critics rate it higher than audiences do, so it rewards patience more than it chases thrills.
- The mood
- Thoughtful and character-driven.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 51 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG-13. Probably too much for younger kids.
- Audiences were cooler on it than critics.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
84% on Rotten Tomatoes, 65 on Metacritic
- AudiencesSolid
6.6 out of 10
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Box office & staying powerWeak
$14 million worldwide on a $14 million budget
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 84K people sought it out in the past year
Trailer
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Cast & crew
Directed by Amma Asante
- David OyelowoSeretse Khama
- Rosamund PikeRuth Williams-Khama
- Tom FeltonRufus Lancaster
- Jack DavenportSir Alistair Canning
- Terry PhetoNaledi Khama
- Laura CarmichaelMuriel Williams
- Jessica OyelowoLady Lilly Canning
- Vusi KuneneTshekedi Khama
- Nicholas LyndhurstGeorge Williams
- Arnold OcengCharles