A United Kingdom

A United Kingdom

The true story of a love that shook an empire

Directed by Amma Asante

Produced by Pathé, Yoruba Saxon

2016111 min6.7 / 10

A romantic historical drama centered on an interracial marriage that defied empire, racism, and family opposition to transform a nation.

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.

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  • Does A United Kingdom end with hope? Yes, very. More hopeful than 92% of films.

  • Is A United Kingdom easy watching? Somewhat. More comforting than 71% of films.

  • Is A United Kingdom scary? Not especially. Less frightening than 65% of films.

  • Is A United Kingdom violent? Not especially. Less violent than 64% of films.

  • Is A United Kingdom sad? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.

These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.

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Cinnamon Score

How much this film gives you that nothing else will, and whether it delivers.

Familiar shape, done well.

Rarity86

How unlike any other film this one feels

Surprise21

How much more it delivers than it promises

Love55

How much audiences actually like it

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Everything like A United Kingdom, and what each one shares →

Like A United Kingdom

Nearest across the full emotional profile.

Same Mood as A United Kingdom

Nearest on what's most distinctive about this one.

Like A United Kingdom, But Darker

Similar, pushed toward heavier and more intense.

Like A United Kingdom, But Lighter

Similar, pushed toward warmer and easier.

Like A United Kingdom, But Less Popular

Same territory, far fewer people have seen it.

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