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A United Kingdom (2016)

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Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s.

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Alistair Canning
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Rufus Lancaster
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Muriel Williams
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Naledi Khama
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Lady Lilly Canning
Vusi Kunene ...
Tshekedi Khama
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George Williams
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Charles
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Dot Williams
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Olivia Lancaster
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Nash
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Ella Khama
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Tony Benn
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Prince Seretse Khama of Botswana causes an international stir when he marries a white woman from London in the late 1940s.

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Rated PG-13 for some language including racial epithets and a scene of sensuality | See all certifications »

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A United Kingdom: L'amore che ha cambiato la storia  »

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Andrew Lloyd Webber had thought about doing a musical. See more »

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One of the British bureaucrats says that South Africa wants to annex "Botswana". At the time the story is set, it was known as the protectorate of Bechuanaland. It wasn't until 1966 when it gained independence that the name "Botswana" was used. See more »

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Seretse Khama: [from the trailer]
[as he sits beside her]
Seretse Khama: Did I tell you I didn't just marry you for your looks?
Ruth Williams: [laughs as she hitches up her skirt flashing her leg] Liar!
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Referenced in Film '72: Episode #45.11 (2016) See more »

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Inspiring love story with a true historic basis
13 December 2016 | by See all my reviews

The main characters wonderfully illustrate what strength of character can achieve despite severe opposition by those in power. It does not show a flattering picture of how Britain forced its strong influence in the region, and of the moral standards of its political leaders in those days, but it probably still is a rather mild version of reality, as no direct violence appears on screen. The incredible arrogance and the totally unjustified air of superiority of the British representatives in Botswana when dealing with the local people are very well captured by the actors in the sense that they are indeed sickening... We enjoyed the natural screenplay, the understated acting, and of course the beautiful African backdrop to the story. Now we must add Botswana to our wish list of destinations to visit and explore!


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