A United Kingdom
2016, drama, history
111 minutes
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...
By similar critics
Create an account or log in to see what your similar movie critics say about this movie.
By other critics
10
2017-12-09
A beautifully crafted film that older viewers will just love. Read more
8.3
2017-04-29
Its situations are real, and sadly still relevant. Read more
8.0
8.0
2016-11-28
The few moments of monotony are quickly combated by the touching nature of so much of this story... Read more
8.0
2016-09-14
A United Kingdom is a beautiful film about how two people having each other wins the most important confrontation of that time. Read more
7.5
David Whitley of DoubleFeaturePreachers
2017-02-22
The formula works, and the acting is great in this true story romance.
6.0
2017-03-13
Every bit as handsome as its main couple are on the screen. Read more
6.0
2017-03-02
While far from perfect, A United Kingdom gives you reason to applaud, to feel good, and to hope. Read more
6.0
2016-12-18
The real complexity of the story on offer is obscured beneath a layer of saccharinity. But it’s a film that’s practically impossible not to cheer. Read more
5.0
2016-11-08
A film that plays like a Monday morning lecture, A United Kingdom will find its natural home on TV/DVD combo players wheeled into classrooms by teachers too hungover to deal with their pupils. Read more
4.0
2017-03-24
Feels more fabricated than authentic, dawdling in predictability and producing a sedative effect. Read more
In other languages
7.5
2017-03-31
Sterk geacteerd én uiterst boeiend om naar te kijken... Read more
7.0
2017-08-07
Brengt het bijzondere verhaal van Seretse Khama en Ruth Williams prachtig in beeld... Read more
7.0
2017-03-29
Brengt het bijzondere verhaal van Seretse Khama en Ruth Williams prachtig in beeld... Read more
4.0
2019-08-17
A United Kingdom vertelt een mooi en waargebeurd verhaal, maar is in onze ogen een overgeproduceerde film. Read more
What is Veboli?
Veboli provides personal movie advice, so you can easily choose the right movie to watch. Learn more
Got a question?
Send us a message
English
