Where to watch A United Kingdom (2016) tonight
A United Kingdom (2016) runs 1 h 51 min, is rated PG-13 in the US and averages 6.6 from 556 TMDB members. 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…
- Runtime
- 1 h 51 min — ends 9:51 pm if you start at 8:00 pm
- Rated
- PG-13 (US)
- Genres
- Drama, History
- Released
- November 25, 2016
- TMDB rating
- 6.6 / 10 from 556 votes
- Director
- Amma Asante
- Starring
- David Oyelowo, Rosamund Pike, Tom Felton, Jack Davenport
- Language
- English
Where to watch it tonight
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Streaming availability by JustWatch. As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies.
Questions people ask
- How long is A United Kingdom?
- A United Kingdom is 1 h 51 min long (111 minutes). If you start it at 8:00 pm it ends at 9:51 pm; add about 20 minutes if you watch trailers first.
- What is A United Kingdom rated?
- A United Kingdom is rated PG-13 in the US.
- Is A United Kingdom a good movie to watch with a group?
- Better for one or two who will actually watch. Drama and History reward attention; a room that talks over it will miss the point.
- Where can I stream A United Kingdom?
- As of 2026-11-06 it is not streaming on a subscription or free service in the US; it can be rented or bought on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies. Availability changes often; this page loads the live list for your country (streaming availability by JustWatch).
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