A United Kingdom_
"The true story of a love that shook an empire"
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.
Starring
David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton
Box Office
$13.8M
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Box office
A United Kingdom earned $13.8M against a $14.0M budget.
Year context
A United Kingdom was released 10 years ago in 2016.
A United Kingdom is a Drama, History film with a runtime of 1h 51m.
CAST (20)
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
Nicholas Rowe
Fenner Brockway
Billy Boyle
Reverend James Manners
CS
Conny Stadler
Missionary
Kevin Hand
Manager
BOX OFFICE
$14.0M
Budget
$13.8M
Revenue
-1%
ROI
BREAK EVEN
Verdict
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
111 min (1h 51m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
6.7/10 (527 votes)
Popularity
3
Budget
$14,000,000
Box Office
$13,819,139
Profit
$-180,861
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is A United Kingdom about?
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 long is A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom has a runtime of 111 minutes (1h 51m).
Who stars in A United Kingdom?
The cast of A United Kingdom includes David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport, Terry Pheto.
How much did A United Kingdom make at the box office?
A United Kingdom earned $13,819,139 worldwide at the box office. The production budget was $14,000,000.
What is the rating of A United Kingdom?
A United Kingdom has a rating of 6.7 out of 10 based on 527 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (2)
Drama
History