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A United Kingdom
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6.69
515 reviews
Drama/History
1h 51m
2016

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...

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A United Kingdom
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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.

  • DirectorAmma Asante
  • Release25 November 2016
  • Genre
  • Duration1h 51m
  • Budget$14,000,000
  • Revenue$13,819,139
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    6.69
    515 reviews
  • Productions

    Pathé, Yoruba Saxon, Harbinger Pictures, Perfect Weekend, Film United, Canal+, Ciné+, BBC Film, Ingenious Media, Fox Searchlight Pictures, BFI

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